Misconstrue

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /mɪskÉ™nˈstruː/

Origin

- + construe

Full definition of misconstrue

Verb

1. (transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
• 1975: ...,furthermore, I hope my meaning won’t be lost or misconstrued,... - Paul Simon, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover from the album Still Crazy after All These Years.

Related terms

• misconstrual
• misconstruation

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