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:
My words were misconstrued and taken out of context.
He didn't want his silence to be misconstrued as agreement.