Third-person singular simple present indicative form of misunderstand.(verb)
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Use "misunderstands" in a sentence
"No nation has ever become a target of international criticism to the level Israel feels today simply because the world 'misunderstands' every illegal action it undertakes."
"The IIT-IIM type "misunderstands" society and economy."
"Various board members say the public "misunderstands" what the plan is designed to accomplish and that the board wants "to help you understand.""