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Vinony

misunderstand

verb

  1. to fail to understand rightly
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Pronunciation: /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ / /mɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstænd/

verb

Etymology: From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.

  1. To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

    “We found that teen drivers and the public largely misunderstand the legal status of cannabis use and do not fully recognize the risks of cannabis-impaired driving.”