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misconstrue
What does misconstrue mean?
misconstrue (verb): to interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use misconstrue in a sentence?
- His words were misconstrued as an insult. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- It’s easy to misconstrue her silence as agreement. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce misconstrue?
/mɪskənˈstɹu/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does misconstrue come from?
From Middle English misconstruen, equivalent to mis- + construe.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of misconstrue?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “misconstrue” mean?
to avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.)
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to interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand
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to express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death)
Not quite: that's what mourn means.
of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest
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Which word is closest in meaning to “misconstrue”?
revolutionize
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rehabilitate
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misunderstand
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procrastinate
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