misunderstanding

Words with a similar base: misunderstanding

'misunderstanding'

[misinterpretation.n.01] as in: putting the wrong interpretation on

Examples:
his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
there was no mistaking her meaning

'misunderstanding'

[mistake.n.02] as in: an understanding of something that is not correct

Examples:
he wasn't going to admit his mistake
make no mistake about his intentions
there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister

'misunderstanding'

[misconstrue.v.01] as in: interpret in the wrong way

Examples:
Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
She misconstrued my remarks

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