Misconstrue

//mɪskənˈstɹuː//

Word Type

Verb

The word "misconstrue" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

misconstruable misconstrual misconstruance misconstruation misconstruer

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

construe err interpret mistake see

Manner Of

Related Terms

erroneously incorrectly interpret misconstrual misconstruation misunderstand understand

Synonym Network

misinterpret misunderstand

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