MISCONSTRUE
Scrabble letter values: M3I1S1C3O1N1S1T1R1U1E1 = 15
Definition
- verb interpret in the wrong way. — synonyms: misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, be_amiss
Examples
- “Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism”
- “She misconstrued my remarks”