Sekirov Dictionary

misconstrue

/mɪskənˈstɹuː/

verb1

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To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
- His words were misconstrued as an insult.
- It’s easy to misconstrue her silence as agreement.

forms

misconstrued · misconstruing · misconstrues

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