misconstrue
/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
verb
- To interpret or understand something incorrectly, especially someone's words or actions.
- She worried that her email might be misconstrued as rude.
- Please don't misconstrue my silence as agreement; I was just thinking.
- The journalist misconstrued the scientist's comments, leading to a misleading article.
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