misunderstanding

Phonetic Respelling: [ mis-uhn-der-stan-ding ]

Definition:

n. putting the wrong interpretation on; v. to take in a wrong sense

Sentence:

The overpayment was due to a misunderstanding.

More example sentences:

The overpayment was due to a misunderstanding.

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What misunderstanding took place in the story?

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He is working on rectifying the misunderstanding.

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What was the misunderstanding between Franny and Igor about the alien invasion?

Hear it

Synonyms:

misinterpret; misconstrue; misapprehend; mistake

Antonyms:

comprehend; understand

Misunderstanding rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • anding
  • banding
  • blanding
  • branding
  • handing
  • landing
  • sanding
  • standing
  • stranding
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • commanding
  • demanding
  • disbanding
  • expanding
  • outstanding
  • withstanding
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • notwithstanding
  • understanding