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misapprehended

/mɪsˈæprɛndɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does misapprehended mean?

verb

To misunderstand or misinterpret something, often due to a lack of information or a faulty assumption.

Example

"The police officer was accused of misapprehending the situation, leading to a series of unfortunate events."

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