misunderstand
//ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstænd//
Verb
misunderstandInfinitive
misunderstandPresent tense
misunderstoodPast tense
misunderstoodPast participle
misunderstandingPresent participle
misunderstandsThird-person singular
1
To fail to understand or interpret something correctly; to get the wrong idea about someone's words, actions, or intentions.
I think you misunderstood what I said.
2
To have a mistaken impression of someone's character or motives.
People often misunderstand him because he is quiet.