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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misconstrues

/mɪskɒnˈstruːz/ verb · British & US
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What does misconstrues mean?

verb

to interpret or understand something incorrectly, often due to a misunderstanding or misinterpretation.

Example

"The politician's statement was often misconstrued by the media, leading to widespread criticism."

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