Misunderstand or misinterpret, especially so as to take offense. Also 'take amiss'.
Examples:
- I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but you have to give others a chance to speak.
Origin: Variant dates from late 1300s
Synonyms: take amiss
Misunderstand or misinterpret, especially so as to take offense. Also 'take amiss'.
Examples:
Origin: Variant dates from late 1300s
Synonyms: take amiss