misconstrue
mis-con-strue
verb
To interpret words, actions, or intentions incorrectly, leading to misunderstanding.
"He misconstrued her silence as disapproval."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: misunderstand, misconceive, misinterpret, be amiss, misapprehend
mis-con-strue
To interpret words, actions, or intentions incorrectly, leading to misunderstanding.
"He misconstrued her silence as disapproval."
Synonyms: misunderstand, misconceive, misinterpret, be amiss, misapprehend