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Definitions from the WebMisconstrueDefinition:(verb) to interpret or understand wrongly, often leading to a distorted view or understanding of something Senses:Sense 1:(transitive verb) to interpret mistakenly or inaccurately Sample Sentence 1: I hope my words were not misconstrued, as I meant no harm. Sample Sentence 2: The tabloid misconstrued the celebrity's innocent remark and turned it into a scandal. Sense 2:(transitive verb) to misinterpret the meaning or intention of someone's actions or words Sample Sentence 1: She misconstrued his silence as a sign of disapproval when he was actually just deep in thought. Sample Sentence 2: Let's not jump to conclusions and misconstrue his intentions without hearing his side of the story. Related Products: | ||||
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