Misunderstand Synonyms

21 misunderstand synonyms include misapprehend, misinterpret, put a wrong interpretation on, misconstrue, misconceive, mistake, misread, and confound. Misunderstand is a verb, and its antonyms are grasp, understand correctly, and get the right idea. Here are some additional synonyms for "misunderstand" with example sentences.

Another word for Misunderstand

21 other ways to say misunderstand.

  • take something the wrong way  
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  • take amiss  
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  • receive a false impression  
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  • put a wrong interpretation on  
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  • mistake
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  • miss  
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  • misread  
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  • misinterpret  
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  • misconstrue  
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  • misconceive  
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  • miscalculate  
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  • misapprehend  
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  • get the wrong idea  
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  • get it/someone wrong  
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  • err  
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  • confuse
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  • confound  
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  • be under a delusion  
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  • be mistaken  
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  • be barking up the wrong tree  
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  • be at cross purposes  
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Use misunderstand in a Sentence

Don’t misunderstand my actions, please.

He tends to misunderstand the instructions.

I didn’t mean to misunderstand you.

She might misunderstand your intentions.