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.
—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
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
Noun
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The poll also found widespread misunderstanding about how common lactose intolerance is.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rooted in the quiet rhythms of Abu Dhabi life, this intimate Emirati short examines the fragile bond between a father and daughter navigating love, duty and misunderstanding.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many women who have endured violence within Christian homes wish the church understood that silence, misinterpretation of Scripture, and misplaced calls for forgiveness can deepen trauma.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Technocrats once relied on quiet back channels to clarify intent, but now messages move through media, and often conflicting social posts, where misinterpretation thrives.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Misconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconstruction. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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