misunderstanding

n.

1. A failure to understand or interpret correctly.
2. A disagreement or quarrel.

noun

A failure to understand correctly: false impression, misapprehension, misconception, misinterpretation. See understand/misunderstand.

n

Definition: argument, fight
Antonyms: agreement, concord, concurrence, harmony, peace

n

Definition: instance of having the wrong idea
Antonyms: comprehension, understanding

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IN BRIEF: A taking in the wrong sense. Also: A disagreement.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. — Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968).

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: putting the wrong interpretation on
  Synonyms: misinterpretation, mistaking

Meaning #2: an understanding of something that is not correct
  Synonyms: mistake, misapprehension

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