misconceive
/ˌmɪskənˈsiv/
verb
- To understand or interpret something incorrectly; to have a wrong idea about something.
- Many people misconceive the purpose of the new law, thinking it will raise taxes.
- If you misconceive the instructions, you might assemble the furniture backwards.
- She tends to misconceive his intentions, assuming he is being rude when he is just shy.
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