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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Circuit Courts of Appeals, hoping they’ll rule federal district judges have misconstrued the level of proof needed for toxic exposure cases.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
“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
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
“No, no; but I’ve said things to her which she may have misconstrued, if she’s inclined to be literal.”
