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to misunderstand
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to fail to understand something or someone correctly
Example
If you misunderstand the question, don't hesitate to ask for clarification.
I think you misunderstand what I'm trying to say.
Hang about, I think you might be misunderstanding what I said.
In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.
The meeting has turned into a comedy of errors, with everyone talking over each other and misunderstanding the agenda.