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Misapprehend vs Misjudge - What's the difference?

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Misapprehend is a related term of misjudge.


As verbs the difference between misapprehend and misjudge

is that misapprehend is to interpret incorrectly; to misunderstand while misjudge is to make an error in judging, to incorrectly assess.

misapprehend

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To interpret incorrectly; to misunderstand.
  • *2007 , Tim Weiner, Legacy of Ashes , Penguin 2008, p. xv:
  • *:They misapprehended the intentions and capabilities of our enemies, miscalculated the strength of communism, and misjudged the threat of terrorism.

    • misjudge

    English

    Verb

  • To make an error in judging, to incorrectly assess.
  • :I misjudged you. I don't like your politics but I appreciate your loyalty to your friends.