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as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
tried to eliminate all misapprehensions about the planned riverfront development
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as in mistakes
a wrong judgment
a common misapprehension about how our language functions
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Recent Examples of misapprehensions
Meanwhile, the New Atheists were making hay of the fact that such faithful misapprehensions about nature were easily disproved by scientific discovery.
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Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Ronald Reagan did not suffer from such misapprehensions.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Ronald Reagan did not suffer from such misapprehensions.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misapprehensions
Noun
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This prevents misunderstandings and keeps the owner-rental relationship healthy.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cultural differences can account for some misunderstandings.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here are 11 companion planting mistakes to avoid as much as possible in your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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What does the show think of mistakes?—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Misapprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapprehensions. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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