misapprehend

Word parts

mis- + apprehend

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mɪsaprɪˈhɛnd/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form misapprehend

Third-person singular misapprehends

Past tense misapprehended

Past participle misapprehended

Present participle misapprehending

1. (transitive) If you misapprehend something, you interpret it incorrectly.
   • Synonym: misunderstand