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misconstrue |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Misconstrue \Mis*con"strue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Misconstrued}; p. pr & vb n. {Misconstruing}.] To construe wrongly; to interpret erroneously. Do not great sir, misconstrue his intent. --Dryden. Much afflicted to find his actions misconstrued. --Addison. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: misconstrue v : interpret in the wrong way "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks" [syn: {misinterpret}, {misconceive}, {misunderstand}, {misapprehend}, {ke amiss}]
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