verb
To understand someone's words, actions, or meaning in the wrong way.
I misunderstood your question.
She misunderstood what he meant.
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Misunderstand can be used without an object: “Sorry, I misunderstood.”
Common phrases & grammar
completely misunderstand · easily misunderstand · misunderstand the situation · misunderstand someone's intentions
misunderstand + someone/something
misunderstand + what/why/how + subject + verb