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Misconstrue vs Misunderstanding - What's the difference?

misconstrue | misunderstanding |

As verbs the difference between misconstrue and misunderstanding

is that misconstrue is to interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand while misunderstanding is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun misunderstanding is

a mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.

misconstrue

English

Verb

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

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    * misconstrual * misconstruation

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    misunderstanding

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.
  • A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.

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