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Answer for the clue "A kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately) ", 12 letters:
misconstrual

Word definitions for misconstrual in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately) [syn: misconstruction ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A misinterpretation of the meaning of something.

Usage examples of misconstrual.

They wisely avoided direct eye contact with the appraising warrior, thus perhaps precipitating an encounter crisis, in which, perhaps because, of misconstrual or misinterpretation, he might feel prompted action.