Mis·con·strue v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misconstrued p. pr. & vb. n. Misconstruing.] To construe wrongly; to interpret erroneously.
     Do not, great sir, misconstrue his intent.   --Dryden.
     Much afflicted to find his actions misconstrued.   --Addison.
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