misgauge

as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding the candidate fatally misgauged voters' concerns, and his negative ads only served to alienate many would-be supporters

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  • Culturally sensitive clinical care is often misunderstood as simply providing surface-level accommodations — offering kosher meals, observing Sabbath restrictions, or including a rabbi on staff.
    Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
  • Miller misunderstands the significance of the right of habeas corpus, for starters.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
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  • Many also underestimate the potential for passive income or fail to modernize outdated laundromats for higher profits.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • The achievement of winning a Europa League group the following year containing Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens should not be underestimated, even though the first leg tie at Roma in the last 16 went horribly wrong with that 4-0 defeat.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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  • The game often involves ski masks and toy guns, which can be mistaken for real threats by bystanders or law enforcement.
    Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
  • This balanced view should not be mistaken for leniency—there is no denying that the industry must step up its actions to reduce emissions.
    Simi Thambi​, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • City started strongly, but fell behind after Kompany misjudged the bounce of a long ball, allowing Fabio Borini to finish confidently with the outside of his boot.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Witty admitted the company had misjudged the depth of the risk score problem.
    Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Misgauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgauge. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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