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misconception

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /


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Predictions of vengeful purges or widespread retaliatory violence rely on misconceptions about Venezuelan society.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a “misconception,” she writes, “that the press used to be trustworthy, and today it is not.”

From The Wall Street Journal

His clarity stood out in a world where Sudan is too often discussed through vague language or convenient misconceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "My resignation letter might clarify my reasons for resigning. It might also serve to inform misconceptions which may have arisen for committee members and viewers."

From BBC

"We have a lot of misconceptions about reptiles and snakes in general," says co-director Jared Bush.

From Barron's