Misunderstood

Misunderstood
Misunderstand Mis*un`der*stand" (m[i^]s*[u^]n`d[~e]r*st[a^]nd"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Misunderstood} (m[i^]s*[u^]n`d[~e]r*st[oo^]d"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Misunderstanding}.] To misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense. [1913 Webster]

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