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misconstrue englanniksi
To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
1975: Paul Simon, ''50 Ways to Leave Your Lover'' from the album ''Still Crazy after All These Years''.
- (..) furthermore, I hope my meaning won’t be lost or misconstrued (..)