Comprehend
Comprehend verb - To have a clear idea of.
Usage example: the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong
Misinterpret
Misinterpret verb - To fail to understand the true or actual meaning of.
Usage example: we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town
Comprehend is an antonym for misinterpret.
Nearby Words: misinterpretation, misinterpreting
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Entertainingly Wrong: The forces of Good manage to keep reasonably well-informed on Mercury's actions, but they tend to misinterpret things, because: Evil Cannot Comprehend Good: Or vice versa.
Source: Fan Fic / Dungeon Keeper Ami
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