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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As Augmented Intelligence Chopra believes most people fundamentally misunderstand what AI actually is.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Communication is everything After 46 years, Carla and I still occasionally misunderstand each other.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Because chlamydia often causes no symptoms, these numbers likely underestimate its true prevalence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Bottom Line The effects of THC/CBD can feel very different and take longer to kick in, which can make people underestimate their level of impairment.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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So don’t mistake a late start for a quiet finish.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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However, the enamel coating shouldn’t be mistaken for a nonstick coating.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The survey found that young daters often misinterpret green flags as red flags, misjudging intentions in stereotypical ways.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Misdeem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeem. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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