Misconstrue (Verb)

Meaning

Interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Misconceive
• Misinterpret
• Be Amiss
• Misapprehend
• Misunderstand

Hypernyms

• Construe
• See

Related Words

• Misconstruction (noun)
• Misconstrual (noun)