Pronunciation: /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
verb to interpret or understand (something) wrongly
A1 I hope you don't misconstrue my words, I was just trying to help.
A2 It's easy to misconstrue someone's intentions when you don't know them well.
B1 She didn't mean to offend you, please don't misconstrue her actions.
B2 The media often misconstrues scientific studies, leading to misinformation.
C1 It is important to clarify any potential misunderstandings to avoid misconstruing the situation.
C2 His comments were taken out of context and misconstrued by the public.
formal It is important to communicate clearly to avoid any chance that your words may be misconstrued.
informal I hope you didn't misconstrue what I said earlier, I was just joking around.
slang Don't misconstrue my actions, I was just trying to help.
figurative Her silence was often misconstrued as indifference, when in reality she was just shy.
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