as in to misunderstand
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
so often, for all of our presumption, we misknow the hearts of others
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David Schurman Wallace on misunderstanding Gertrude Stein.—
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This could be along the lines of a passive-aggressive email or a coworker misunderstanding your tone.—
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Critics say replacement alone may miss risks Consumer advocates say the Lake Dallas case highlights a broader concern.—
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“Misknow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misknow. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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