Meaning of the word misperceive in English
What does misperceive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misperceive
US /ˌmɪspərˈsiːv/
UK /ˌmɪspəˈsiːv/
Verb
to perceive incorrectly; to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example:
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He tends to misperceive her intentions, often thinking she's being critical when she's just trying to help.
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The public might misperceive the company's new policy if it's not clearly explained.