misconstrue
Translation
to misconstrue, to misinterpret
Examples
He misconstrued my silence as agreement.
He misconstrued my silence as agreement.
Please don't misconstrue my comments.
Please don't misconstrue my comments.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to interpret (sth.) wrongly as (sth.) He misconstrued her silence as agreement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misinterpret, misunderstand, misread; Antonyms: understand, comprehend, interpret correctly
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'construe' (to interpret). Literally, 'to interpret wrongly'.
Memory Tips
Think 'mis-construct'. You have constructed the meaning incorrectly in your mind.