misknow

verb

mis·​know ˌmis-ˈnō How to pronounce misknow (audio)
misknew ˌmis-ˈnü How to pronounce misknow (audio)
-ˈnyü
 ; misknown ˌmis-ˈnōn How to pronounce misknow (audio) ; misknowing
Synonyms of misknownext

transitive verb

: misunderstand
misknowledge
ˌmis-ˈnä-lij How to pronounce misknow (audio)
noun

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Examples of misknow in a Sentence

so often, for all of our presumption, we misknow the hearts of others

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misknow was in the 15th century

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“Misknow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misknow. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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