Misunderstand
Synonyms Misapprehend, put a wrong interpretation on, misconceive, misread, confuse, take amiss, err, get the wrong idea, take something the wrong way, be under a delusion, be barking up the wrong tree, misinterpret, misconstrue, mistake, miss, confound, miscalculate, be mistaken, get it/someone wrong, receive a false impression, and be at cross purposes.
Example Sentences
I didn’t mean to misunderstand you.
She might misunderstand your intentions.
He tends to misunderstand the instructions.
Don’t misunderstand my actions, please.