as in misunderstands
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 misconstrues
Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconstrues
Verb
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But this approach fundamentally misunderstands human social nature.—
Clay Routledge,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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According to Massenburg, what the world often misunderstands is that neo-soul was never created as a gimmick for commerce.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2026
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When Louis invites him back to his apartment to start the interview, Daniel misreads the vibe and takes off his shirt.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Von Wilpert’s allies say that the Progressive Caucus’ endorsement misreads what the district wants.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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When a customer-facing agent misinterprets policy, trust erodes instantly.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Despite that promise, reports indicate the tool often misinterprets requests.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Misconstrues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconstrues. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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