'Misconstruing' definitions:

Definition of 'Misconstruing'

From: GCIDE
  • Misconstrue \Mis*con"strue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misconstrued; p. pr. & vb. n. Misconstruing.] To construe wrongly; to interpret erroneously. [1913 Webster]
  • Do not, great sir, misconstrue his intent. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Much afflicted to find his actions misconstrued. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

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