misconstrue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

Pronunciation

/mɪskənˈstɹuː/ en-us-misconstrue.ogg

Word forms

misconstrue misconstrues misconstruing misconstrued

Etymology

From Middle English misconstruen, equivalent to mis- + construe.

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