misconstruing 1 of 2

misconstruing

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verb

present participle of misconstrue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconstruing
Noun
  • Understanding the Unique Nature of Art and Collectibles The problem often starts with a misunderstanding.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Other disputes stem from misunderstandings, with another Newsweek article describing a woman who was accused of falsely claiming an allergy to avoid eating certain foods at a family dinner.
    Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Simpson was misinterpreting life expectancy statistics and their bearing on Social Security.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Semisonic blasted the White House for using the song without their approval, and for misinterpreting the message behind it.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Misconstruing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconstruing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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