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misconstrual

n. A misinterpretation of the meaning of something.

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misconstrual

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

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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.