v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Misconstrued p. pr. & vb. n. Misconstruing. ] To construe wrongly; to interpret erroneously. [ 1913 Webster ]
Do not, great sir, misconstrue his intent. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Much afflicted to find his actions misconstrued. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who misconstrues. [ 1913 Webster ]