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1. Putting the wrong interpretation on
   "his misunderstanding of the question caused his error"
   - misinterpretation, mistaking
    
2. An understanding of something that is not correct
   "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
   - mistake, misapprehension

1. Interpret in the wrong way
   "She misunderstood my remarks"
   - misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misapprehend, be amiss

Derived forms: misunderstandings

Type of: construe, interpret, interpretation, misconception, see

Encyclopedia: Misunderstand