misunderstand

- verb (v)

Meaning: get the wrong idea

Synonyms: be at cross purposes be bewildered be confused be perplexed confound confuse fail get signals crossed get signals mixed get wrong get wrong impression misapply misapprehend miscalculate miscomprehend misconceive misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misknow misread misreckon miss miss the point mistake not register take amiss take wrongly