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misperceive

[ mis-per-seev ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·per·ceived, mis·per·ceiv·ing.
  1. to understand or perceive incorrectly; misunderstand.

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  • mis·per·cep·tion [mis-per-, sep, -sh, uh, n], noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misperceive1

First recorded in 1920–25; mis- 1 + perceive

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