Meaning of the word misconstrue in English
What does misconstrue mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misconstrue
US /ˌmɪs.kənˈstruː/
UK /ˌmɪs.kənˈstruː/
Verb
interpret (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly
Example:
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My words were misconstrued and taken out of context.
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He didn't want his silence to be misconstrued as agreement.