misconstrue

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Verb 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA:mIs-kɒn-stru

[edit] Etymology

mis- +‎ construe

[edit] Verb

to misconstrue (third-person singular simple present misconstrues, present participle misconstruing, simple past and past participle misconstrued)

1. (transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
   • 1975: ...,furthermore, I hope my meaning won’t be lost or misconstrued,... - Paul Simon, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover from the album Still Crazy after All These Years.

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: ceimnorsstu
• consumerist