misconstrue

• Interpréter incorrectement le sens ou l'intention de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, souvent en donnant une signification fausse ou déformée à des paroles ou à des actions.

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.

   Interpréter à tort

   • 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.

   Synonymesmisapprehendmisinterpretmisjudgemisreadmistakemisunderstand

   Antonymescomprehendconstruegraspinterpretunderstand