Associations to the word «Misconstrue»

Wiktionary

MISCONSTRUE, verb. (transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

Dictionary definition

MISCONSTRUE, verb. Interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks".

Wise words

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