1
as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
tried to eliminate all misapprehensions about the planned riverfront development
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as in mistake
a wrong judgment
a common misapprehension about how our language functions
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Noun
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Beyond clothing, Abrianna believes her size is what sparks so many misunderstandings.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
That video campaign, which stems from a misunderstanding between Star and a British aid worker, draws on Nchogu’s own experiences as an aspiring filmmaker in East Africa.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Having the confidence to make tough decisions, to trust your team, to learn from your mistakes, and to keep moving forward.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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That, in my opinion, is a mistake.—
Arthur Azizov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Misapprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapprehension. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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