MISCON'STRUE, verb transitive To interpret erroneously either words or things. It is important not to misconstrue the Scriptures.
Do not, great sir, misconstrue his intent.
A virtuous emperor was much affected to find his actions misconstrued.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.