misconstrue
verb (used with object)
to misunderstand the meaning of; take in a wrong sense; misinterpret.
are misconstruing
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present progressiveof misconstrue.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As this Statement of Affiliation gets discussed, many in the media are misconstruing its intent and terminology.
From Time ● Dec. 28, 2015
Supporters of the larger aid package say that many of the items are legitimate and that critics are misconstruing them.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2013
