Associations to the word «Misconstrue»

Wiktionary

MISCONSTRUE, verb. (transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

Dictionary definition

MISCONSTRUE, verb. Interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks".

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson