MISCONSTRUE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

misconstrue

verb

ˌmis-kən-ˈstrü

Definition of misconstrue next

as in to misunderstand

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of claimed that the press had misconstrued her comments

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Recent Examples of misconstrue Brown said there have been things misconstrued about the team’s decision, but the Ravens won’t comment on them publicly. —

Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 The company’s current owners maintain its work has been misconstrued and that the charges against its former executives were unjustified. —

ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 According to The Hollywood Reporter, stars including Tom Brady, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Costner, Alix Earle, Orlando Bloom, and Mark Wahlberg attended the starry celebration—and per sources, Alba and Burrow’s interaction may have been misconstrued. —

Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 Showing leadership is a good way to build alliances, but if misconstrued for over-confidence, the whole group could turn on you. —

Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misconstrue

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In an interview with Flow Space, Vonn talks about the campaign, her new definition of resilience, and a message for those who may misunderstand her.

— Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
This latter position fundamentally misunderstands the PRC’s determination to absorb Taiwan; expressing weakness is more likely to invite a Chinese invasion.

— Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026