as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
my son is a shy, quiet boy, but you seriously misdeem him if you believe him to be stupid
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But to argue that any of this research adds up to a substantial account of intelligence misunderstands the nature of such human traits and what can be expected from scientific explanations of them.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Nigeria deserves solidarity in its fight against terror — not careless rhetoric that fuels misunderstanding.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The agents at Slough House are renowned for the incompetence that landed them there, but there have been, of course, plenty of times when their instincts are sound, their actions are noble, and they’re wildly underestimated, just like their flatulent boss.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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The versatility of good linens with a pop of color can’t be underestimated and almost always ensures your pop of color veers more toward timeless than trendy.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s candles often highlight single-note compositions like lavender, sandalwood, or absinthe, but don’t mistake their simplicity for minimalism.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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During last year’s total solar eclipse, some birds mistook the sudden darkness for dawn — and burst into song.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those investors, knowingly or not, misjudged the adoption curve for electric vehicles and opted to bet on companies that had either just released a first product or had yet to release anything at all.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
9 Oct. 2025
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The team member, who was responsible for the safe conduct of releasing car 16, misjudged the situation and gave unclear instructions to LEC, who could not see NOR’s car.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Misdeem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeem. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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