Misprision and Misapprehension

Misprision

Misprision noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Misapprehension and misprision are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misapprehension" instead a noun "Misprision".

Misapprehension

Misapprehension noun - A failure to understand correctly.
Usage example: tried to eliminate all misapprehensions about the planned riverfront development

Misprision and misapprehension are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misprision" instead a noun "Misapprehension".

Nearby Word: misapprehended
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