misconstrue
verb (used with object)
to misunderstand the meaning of; take in a wrong sense; misinterpret.
will misconstrue
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future tenseof misconstrue.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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But on Friday, Mr. Kerik told the Daily News that he worries that the committee will misconstrue his testimony to the public.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2021
But I will trust to the effect upon you of her own words and character; and I cannot believe that you will misconstrue the generosity that prompts her to go to you.
From Sir George Tressady — Volume II by Mrs. Humphry Ward
“I’ve been thinking of coming over to see you several times,” said the doctor, trying to change the conversation; “and I should have called when passing, only you will misconstrue my ways, Octy.”
From Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes by George Manville Fenn
A man who is of a detracting spirit will misconstrue the most innocent words that can be put together.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Samuel Kirkham
A man who is of a detracting spirit, will misconstrue the most innocent words that can be put together.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Samuel Kirkham
