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väärinymmärrys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • miscommunication noun A situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood.
  • misunderstanding noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
  • twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

Senses

väärinymmärrys is used for these senses in English:

  • miscommunication An interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired.
  • misrepresentation Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.
  • misunderstanding A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
  • twist A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.

misunderstanding — full definition

  1. noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
  2. noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.

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