as in misunderstanding
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
humor-challenged members of the audience misperceived the speaker's harmless joke as an insult to their organization
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misunderstanding
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In an article coming tomorrow, Clint Smith explores the betrayal of Black military officers, calling out the forces of reaction for misunderstanding the nature of patriotism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026 -
Toine says the two most common errors in orchid maintenance result from misunderstanding light and water requirements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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“Misperceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misperceiving. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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