MISCONSTRUCTION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

misconstruction

noun

ˌmis-kən-ˈstrək-shən

Definition of misconstruction next

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. —

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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This can escalate misunderstandings.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
But those fears belie a general misunderstanding of how a restaurant is supposed to function.

— Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

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“Misconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconstruction. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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