misconstrue

• Etwas falsch auslegen oder missverstehen; Worte, Handlungen oder Absichten in einem falschen Sinn deuten.

To fail to understand or interpret the meaning of words, actions, or intentions accurately, leading to an incorrect conclusion.

1. To interpret wronglyC1formal

   To form a mistaken understanding of a statement, action, or intention, often by assigning a meaning that was not intended.

   Falsch auslegen, missverstehen

   • Her silence was misconstrued as a sign of agreement.
   • He feared his remarks might be misconstrued by the press.
   • The judge warned the jury not to misconstrue the evidence.
   • My friendly gesture was sadly misconstrued as romantic interest.
   • Critics often misconstrue the artist's true intentions.

   Synonymemisapprehendmisinterpretmisjudgemisreadmistakemisunderstand

   Antonymecomprehendconstruegraspinterpretunderstand