Definition of MISCONSTRUE

misconstrue

Meanings

Verb

  • interpret in the wrong way
    • "She misconstrued my remarks"
  • To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English misconstruen, equivalent to mis- + construe.

Antonyms

comprehend, construe

Scrabble Score: 15

misconstrue is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
misconstrue is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misconstrue is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

misconstrue is a valid Words With Friends word