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misconstrue

/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
mis · con · strue ˌmɪs · kən · ˈstruː
English Definition
v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort
中文释义
误解，曲解
Significado en Español
malinterpretar
한국어 뜻
오해하다, 곡해하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu sai, diễn giải sai
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Example Sentence

His innocent remark was misconstrued as an insult.

他无意的话被误解为侮辱。

Synonyms
misinterpret misunderstand distort
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mis-(wrong) + construe(interpret) → misunderstand
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “misconstrue”.

  1. A Debate
  2. B Misunderstand
  3. C Construct
  4. D Approve
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B — Misunderstand. “misconstrue” means v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Please speak very clearly so that no one will ______ your good intentions.

  1. A understand
  2. B misconstrue
  3. C grasp
  4. D follow
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B — misconstrue. “misconstrue” means v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort

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Common questions about “misconstrue”

What does “misconstrue” mean?

misconstrue — v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort. In Chinese: 误解，曲解.

How do you pronounce “misconstrue”?

misconstrue is pronounced /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mis · con · strue.

How do you use “misconstrue” in a sentence?

His innocent remark was misconstrued as an insult. (他无意的话被误解为侮辱。)

What are synonyms for “misconstrue”?

misinterpret, misunderstand, distort — all close in meaning to misconstrue (v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort).

Is “misconstrue” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. misconstrue appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “misconstrue”?

mis-(wrong) + construe(interpret) → misunderstand

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