misunderstand
/ˌmɪsˌʌndɚˈstænd/
- Verb
- to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly
- Don't misunderstand me—I'm not criticizing your decision.
- You misunderstood my question.
- He feels that the critics have completely misunderstood his movies.
- She expressed herself in clear terms that no one could misunderstand.