Misconstruing

Pronunciation: /mɪskənˈstruːɪŋ/

Misconstruing (verb)

  1. To understand something incorrectly or to interpret it in a wrong way.

Examples

  • They are misconstruing the message in the report.
  • Misconstruing someone's words can lead to misunderstandings.

Common collocations: misconstruing intentions, misconstruing facts

Synonyms of Misconstruing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Misconstruing

  • To grasp the correct meaning of something.
  • To explain the meaning of something accurately.