Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misconstrue
verb
/ˌmɪs.kənˈstruː/
Definition
To interpret something incorrectly or to misunderstand its meaning.
Examples
- She misconstrued his joke as a personal insult.
- The news report misconstrued the events, leading to public confusion.
Meaning
Misconstruing involves taking a statement, action, or situation and understanding it in a way that is not true to its intent or actual meaning.
Synonyms
- Misinterpret
- Misunderstand
- Distort
- Twist
