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Definitions

misconstrue

[mis-kuhn-stroo, mis-kon-stroo] / ˌmɪs kənˈstru, mɪsˈkɒn stru /

VERB

get a wrong or false impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distort exaggerate misinterpret misread misunderstand pervert

STRONG

misapprehend misconceive misjudge mistake mistranslate

WEAK

take the wrong way

Antonyms

STRONG

comprehend understand

WEAK

discern get perceive

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.