What does misconstruing mean?

Definitions for misconstruing
mis·con·stru·ing

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  1. Misconstruing

    of Misconstrue

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of misconstruing in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of misconstruing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of misconstruing in a Sentence

  1. Cassie Laundrie:

    The media ended up misconstruing what I said when they asked me if I had seen my brother.

  2. Michael Berry:

    I believe some of what the lieutenant has alleged could constitute a military crime – false statements – taking what the chaplain said and twisting or misconstruing it – in an attempt to get the chaplain punished, he abused the position he was placed in as a chaplain’s assistant.

  3. Cassie Laundrie:

    The media ended up misconstruing what I said when they asked me if I had seen my brother, like I said in the beginning, they didn't say have you seen Brian. It was,'What's the weirdest thing about this all?'.

  4. Michael Berry:

    I believe some of what the lieutenant has alleged could constitute a military crime – false statements, taking what the chaplain said and twisting or misconstruing it in an attempt to get the chaplain punished, he abused the position he was placed in as a chaplain’s assistant.

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