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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misconstruing

/mɪskɒnˈstruːɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does misconstruing mean?

verb

To interpret or understand something incorrectly, often due to a misunderstanding or misinterpretation. To give a wrong or misleading interpretation of something.

Example

"The politician's words were often misconstrued by the media, leading to widespread confusion."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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