Misunderstanding
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noun.
A failure to understand or interpret correctly.
noun.
A disagreement or quarrel.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Mistake as to the meaning of something; misconception; erroneous interpretation.
noun.
A disagreement; difference; dissension; quarrel.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
Mistake of the meaning; error; misconception.
noun.
Disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.
noun.
A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
verb.
Present participle of
misunderstand
.
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noun.
an understanding of something that is not correct
noun.
putting the wrong interpretation on
Word Usage
"Thinking like that is a fault that comes from misunderstanding the Tibetan word nangwa, which can mean either “appearances” or “appearance-making.”"
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
misconception
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
banding
branding
commanding
demanding
disbanding
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
animosity
blunder
contradiction
disagreement
disappointment
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
abuse of terms
agreement to disagree
argument
catachresis
clerical error
verb-stem
misunderstand