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Misunderstand

/mˌɪsəndəˈrstænd/
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(verb) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

It appears to me that we misunderstand him.
Don't misunderstand me; we are not making any promises.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I am sorry, I did not mean to ____ your instructions I will make sure to follow them very carefully from now on.

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