misknow

verb

ˌmis-ˈnō How to pronounce misknow (audio)
Definition of misknownext
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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  1. misunderstand
  2. miss
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  • What do policymakers, funders, healthcare leaders, and philanthropic organizations still misunderstand about HIV, and what investments are most urgently needed today?
    — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What’s something people misunderstand about female friendships in wrestling?
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of misunderstand
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  • Don’t miss Pateo, a verdant oasis with a heated swimming pool and lounge furniture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, by Monday morning officials said many more people were aboard than listed, and that the number of people still missing was unclear after 229 people were rescued and five bodies recovered.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Misknow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misknow. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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