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misinterpret vs misconstrue

misconstrue vs misinterpret

misinterpret and misconstrue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misinterpret No No Yes No
misconstrue No No Yes No
As verbs, misinterpret and misconstrue are synonyms defined as:
  • misinterpret and misconstrue: interpret in the wrong way
Other synonyms of misinterpret include be amiss, misapprehend, misconceive, misunderstand.
misinterpret (verb) misconstrue (verb)
interpret wrongly interpret in the wrong way
interpret in the wrong way
interpret falsely
Difference between misinterpret and misconstrue

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