
Misconceive
Context Importance
Consider the context carefully to avoid misconceiving what is being said.
She said 'I'm fine', but her tone made me misconceive her real feelings.
Negative Outcome
Misconceiving can lead to misunderstandings that harm relationships.
By misconceiving his advice as criticism, she damaged their friendship.
Jumping to Conclusions
Avoid quick judgements to ensure you don't misconceive someone's words.
He misconceived their laughter as mockery, when they were actually amused.
Compare with
MisconstrueMisinterpretMisjudgeMisreadMistakeMisunderstand
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