misconstrual

Definitions of misconstrual
  1. noun
    a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
    synonyms: misconstruction
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    type of:
    misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding
    putting the wrong interpretation on
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