Misconceive (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
- Her opinion was based on a failure to understand key facts which might cause some to misconceive the true meaning behind the decision.
- The politician felt that his words had been deliberately misconceived by his opponents to deflect the attention.
- She tended to misinterpret the rules and often misconceive the objectives of her research.
- They misconceived the reasons behind the decision and made hasty comments about it.
- The team leader advised his team members not to misconceive the advice given by the executive committee.