as in misunderstands
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
unfortunately, the message that the artist was trying to convey has been misapprehended by many museum patrons
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misunderstands
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That claim misunderstands both the intent and the reality.—
Nan Rich,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026 -
That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.—
Don DeWitte,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Misapprehends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapprehends. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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