misconceive

[ mis-kuh n-seev ]

/ ˌmɪs kənˈsiv /

to conceive or interpret wrongly; misunderstand.

Origin of misconceive

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mis-¹, conceive

mis·con·ceiv·er, noun

It is possible you misconceive your most estimable ladys meaning, suggested Rutley, with a smile.

An Oregon Girl |Alfred Ernest Rice
But this is to misconceive the position taken up by the Minority Commissioners, and to fail in appreciation of their proposals.

English Poor Law Policy |Sidney Webb
If I do not misconceive them greatly, they must be very unsuitable associates for a young lady educated in a French convent.

The O'Donoghue |Charles James Lever
But you misconceive me: I return at once, and my friend remains behind to answer for me.

The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson |Robert Louis Stevenson

For the folk about these parts are apt to misconceive of our sufferings, and to have no feeling for us.

Lorna Doone |R. D. Blackmore

misconceive

/ (ˌmɪskənˈsiːv) /

to have the wrong idea; fail to understand

misconceiver, noun