as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
my son is a shy, quiet boy, but you seriously misdeem him if you believe him to be stupid
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Trump fundamentally misunderstands the role that parents play — often tirelessly — in working with school officials to assure that their trans child is respected and affirmed in school, allowing those students to learn and mature in a safe environment.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
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Here’s how the letter infringes on free speech, misunderstands the law and undermines education.—
Paul M. Collins Jr.,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2025
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And Answers For Saturday, March 8 What To Know About Hantavirus—The Rare Mouse-Borne Virus That Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife Arakawa The return of war as a topic in European debate will alarm many people, and it should not be underestimated.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The impact of the fires on the L.A region’s children cannot be underestimated and may portend long-term difficulties, child development experts say.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Misdiagnosis of early symptoms – In long-term care, Listeria symptoms like fever and muscle aches can be mistaken for general health decline, delaying treatment.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The abruptness of their removal from the facility, however, shouldn’t be mistaken for a broader lack of planning.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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And brands suffer immense backlash for misjudging cultural sensitivities.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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Headline fretters have misjudged ADI’s tariff risks.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Misdeem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeem. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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