misconstrue

Synonyms

parse resolve analyze interpret understand render

Antonyms

nullify neutralize mystify distort falsify misconstrue misinterpret misconceive mistranslate

Mis*con"strue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misconstrued; p. pr. & vb. n. Misconstruing.] Defn: To construe wrongly; to interpret erroneously. Do not, great sir, misconstrue his intent. Dryden. Much afflicted to find his actions misconstrued. Addison.

misconstrue - Similar Words

misconstruer misconstruable misconstruct construe montrue misconstruction miscounsel miscontent miscensure minstrel