misconstrue
Meaning
To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
Synonyms
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/mɪskənˈstɹuː/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English misconstruen, equivalent to mis- + construe.
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