as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
his misconstruction of the blueprints led to some costly and time-consuming repairs
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Recent Examples of misconstruction
Counsel should try to foresee and prevent any misconstruction.
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Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Ohanian used his misconstruction of employment figures as the basis for a wide-ranging critique of California economic policy, mostly citing how the high cost of living drives people out of the state.
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Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Dec. 2024
This is a gross misconstruction of federal law.
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Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion (tns),
Star Tribune,
10 Sep. 2020
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Ohanian used his misconstruction of employment figures as the basis for a wide-ranging critique of California economic policy, mostly citing how the high cost of living drives people out of the state.
—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Dec. 2024
This is a gross misconstruction of federal law.
—
Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion (tns),
Star Tribune,
10 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconstruction
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Where modern novels might have opposites meeting at work, separated by a misunderstanding and reunited with a kiss and solid communication, ancient novels are quite different.
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By regularly communicating these norms, leaders can help ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings when team members are out of office.
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To prevent misinterpretation and reduce anxiety, leaders should establish clear exit norms.
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There’s been some willful misinterpretation by the media in response.
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“Misconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconstruction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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