Misapprehension

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of misapprehension

mistake
confusion
misunderstanding

Antonyms of misapprehension

comprehension
understanding
clarity

Collocations of misapprehension

common misapprehension
Frequency: 70 %

It is a common misapprehension that all snakes are poisonous.

misapprehension about
Frequency: 60 %

There is a misapprehension about the actual cost of the project.

misapprehension of
Frequency: 50 %

His misapprehension of the situation led to misunderstandings.

misapprehension regarding
Frequency: 45 %

There is a misapprehension regarding the deadline for submissions.

misapprehension in
Frequency: 40 %

There was a misapprehension in his understanding of the instructions.

Idiomatic Expressions for misapprehension

  • Phrase: labour under a misapprehension
    Meaning: to continue to believe something that is not true
    Usage: He's been labouring under a misapprehension that he was the winner, but the results show otherwise.