take the wrong way

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To misunderstand (something), especially in a case of mistakenly regarding someone's behavior or remarks as offensive or hostile.

Word forms

take the wrong way takes the wrong way taking the wrong way took the wrong way taken the wrong way

Related words

rub the wrong way
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