Definition of Misconstrue
Misconstrue
mis·con·strue
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To interpret or understand something incorrectly or wrongly.
e.g. The politician's opponents tried to misconstrue her statement to gain an advantage.
(verb)
to incorrectly interpret someone's character or intentions;
e.g. There is a danger that they will misconstrue his nature and think that they can trust him.
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get the wrong end of the stick
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