misapprehend
Example Sentences
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Americans, who usually think the world revolves around economics, consistently misapprehend how revolutionaries embrace tumult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
When Kavanaugh briefly touched on history, it was only to make a comment that seemed to misapprehend its significance here.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2025
So many coaches misapprehend the nature of real authority.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2021
Some people misapprehend it and think of as imitation.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
Mr. Wilkes, I do not propose to bandy words, and when I have once pointed out that you entirely misapprehend the situation on that subject I have done.
From A Master of Deception by Marsh, Richard
