Definition of Misconstrue
Misconstrue
mis·con·strue
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to wrongly/incorrectly understand the meaning of some statement or action;
e.g. I didn't want them to misconstrue my instructions, so I was as thorough and detailed as I could be.
(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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