Synonyms of misconstrue

misconstrue

verb

ˌmis-kən-ˈstrü 

as in to misunderstand

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of

claimed that the press had misconstrued her comments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misunderstand
• misinterpret
• misread
• miss
• misapprehend
• misperceive
• mistake
• misconceive
• misjudge
• misknow
• mishear
• misdeem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understand
• know
• see
• appreciate
• perceive
• comprehend
• apprehend
• conceive
• get
• grasp
• fathom
• seize
• penetrate
• catch
• take in
• make out
• grok
• savvy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misconstrue

Which, by the way, is also being misconstrued. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Some people may have misconstrued that as clear evidence that Guardiola, and City, have accepted the title race is over. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 May 2026

The first lady’s claim that feminism made women put career over family, to the nation’s detriment, misconstrued what feminism means. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 13 May 2026

In his group’s petition to the Supreme Court, Stockton argued the district court and Ninth Circuit misconstrued the law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026

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