misconstrue
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for misconstrue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To take the wrong meaning from what someone says or does.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Comes from Middle English misconstruen, equivalent to mis- + construe.
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