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/ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/ · mis·con·ceive
verb
- To misunderstand; to form an incorrect or mistaken idea about something. She misconceived his silence as hostility, when he was merely deep in thought.
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Did you know? Although listed in some historical dictionaries, "misconceive" is now considered rare, with most speakers preferring the more common "misunderstand" or "misinterpret".