WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
mis•per•ceive
(mis′pər sēv′),USA pronunciation v.t., -ceived, -ceiv•ing.
mis•per•cep•tion
(mis′pər sep′shən),USA pronunciation n.
- to understand or perceive incorrectly; misunderstand.
- mis-1 + perceive 1920–25