misperceive
[ mis-per-seev ]
verb (used with object),mis·per·ceived, mis·per·ceiv·ing.
to understand or perceive incorrectly; misunderstand.
Origin of misperceive
1Other words from misperceive
- mis·per·cep·tion [mis-per-sep-shuhn], /ˌmɪs pərˈsɛp ʃən/, noun
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How to use misperceive in a sentence
Bidegain insists the media have perpetuated a misperception that the Border Patrol operates under its own set of rules.
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Paul suggested that black America is the victim of a massive misperception.
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