misconstrue
verb (used with object)
to misunderstand the meaning of; take in a wrong sense; misinterpret.
have misconstrued
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present perfectof misconstrue.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“A lot of people have misconstrued the idea that flag football is powder puff,” said Fulford, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
It seems we have misconstrued being on top of the food chain with being detached from the rest of the food chain.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
The American pilots appear to have misconstrued directions issued by air traffic control, according to radar records and audio recordings.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
“I do understand how many could have misconstrued my comments as insensitive, and for this, I apologize,” Ward told reporters at her campaign headquarters.
From Fox News ● Apr. 28, 2020
She would have misconstrued your every sentence, found food for suspicion in every harmless joke, tormented you with the vulgarest forms of jealousy.
From New Grub Street by George Gissing
