misperceive
[ mis-per-seev ]
/ ˌmɪs pərˈsiv /
verb (used with object), mis·per·ceived, mis·per·ceiv·ing.
to understand or perceive incorrectly; misunderstand.
OTHER WORDS FROM misperceive
mis·per·cep·tion [mis-per-sep-shuh n] /ˌmɪs pərˈsɛp ʃən/, nounWords nearby misperceive
misology,
misoneism,
misopedia,
misorient,
misorientate,
misperceive,
mispick,
mispickel,
misplace,
misplaced modifier,
misplay
Example sentences from the Web for misperception
Bidegain insists the media have perpetuated a misperception that the Border Patrol operates under its own set of rules.
A Shooting on a Tribal Land Uncovers Feds Running Wild |Caitlin Dickson |August 26, 2014 |DAILY BEASTThis misperception makes books like yours seem more shocking than the tale may have actually been.
The Cross-Dressing Revolutionary: Alex Myers’ New Novel |Eric Herschthal |February 4, 2014 |DAILY BEASTI had a misperception that he did not recognize national defense as a paramount function of government.
It is also more in the nature of misperception and interpretive crudity, rather than ignorance.