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      misunderstanding
      noun
      A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
      A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
      Roots
      missimis- · other · wrongly
      Synonyms for misunderstanding
      misinterpretationnmisapprehensionnmistakingnmisconceptionnmisconstructionnmisreadingnmiscalculationndisagreementnmistranslationnmisjudgmentnmisstatementnerrorn
      Words related to misunderstanding
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