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misconstrue (verb), misconstrues; misconstrued; misconstruing
To understand, or to interpret, something incorrectly; or to mistake the meaning of something: Monroe said his words in the political speech were misconstrued by his opponents.

Joe, are you misconstruing what Jennifer said?

Misinterpretation of something said.
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Misinterpretation of something said.
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Misinterpret what the man said when he called the woman.
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Misunderstand instructions.
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Word Entries at Get Words: “misconstrue”
misconstrue, misconstrues; misconstrued; misconstruing
To misinterpret or to misunderstand instructions, the meaning of something, or what another person's intentions are. (4)
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