as in misunderstands
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
claimed that the press had misconstrued her comments
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Recent Examples of misconstrues
In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.
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Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.
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Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconstrues
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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That approach fundamentally misunderstands the trajectory of modern medicine.
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Pulling one habit out of that mix and calling it the secret misreads the science.
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When Louis invites him back to his apartment to start the interview, Daniel misreads the vibe and takes off his shirt.
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When a customer-facing agent misinterprets policy, trust erodes instantly.
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Despite that promise, reports indicate the tool often misinterprets requests.
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“Misconstrues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconstrues. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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