misconstrue

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/mɪskənˈstɹuː/ English

Definitions

verb

To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

Related words

Synonyms

misinterpret misunderstand misapprehend misconceive misread misconstruct misconster mismean misperceive mistake misexplain misken misgrasp miscomprehend misconsider misconvey

Associated

Rhymes

blue slew subdue pursue true view construe hitherto eschew purview

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