Misapprehend (Verb)
Meaning
Interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The politician's opponents were likely to misapprehend the intent behind her proposal as an outright ban on free speech.
- People may misapprehend the long process of creating this literary masterpiece as evidence of the author's sloth.
- Her behavior at the party could be misapprehend as reckless, but she was just letting loose for the first time in years.
- Many viewers have come to misapprehend the main plot of the movie, misunderstanding key events that unfolded throughout the story.
- Those unfamiliar with her work may misapprehend her subtle satire as ignorance or stupidity on her part.