mistaken

/mɪsˈteɪkən/

IPA: /M IH0 S T EY1 K AH0 N/

verb

1
To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
“Don't mistake my kindness for weakness.”
2
To misunderstand (someone).
3
To commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.
4
To take or choose wrongly.

adjective

1
Erroneous.
“A mistaken sense of loyalty.”
2
(with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief.
“He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.”

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