misken

  1. Verb.  (transitive, UK) To mistake one for another; mistake in point of knowledge or recognition; misconceive.
  2. Verb.  (transitive, UK) To fail to know; be ignorant or unaware of; appear to be ignorant of.
  3. Verb.  (transitive, UK) To misunderstand; mistake; have the wrong idea of.
  4. Verb.  (reflexive, UK) To esteem oneself incorrectly; have a false or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's position.
  5. Verb.  (transitive, UK) To fail to recognise or identify.
  6. Verb.  (transitive, UK) To refuse to acknowledge; disown; repudiate; pass over; ignore; disregard; neglect; overlook; disavow; disclaim; disown; deny.
  7. Verb.  (transitive, UK) To fail to mention.

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