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English verb: misconstrue

1. misconstrue (cognition) interpret in the wrong way


SamplesDon't misinterpret my comments as criticism.
She misconstrued my remarks.


Synonymsbe amiss, misapprehend, misconceive, misinterpret, misunderstand


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)construe, interpret, see









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