1. interpreted or understood in a particular way
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘construe’

Examples

• Her silence was construed as agreement.
• The judge construed the law strictly.
• His comments were construed as criticism of the policy.
• The contract language can be construed in different ways.
• The gesture was construed as a sign of respect.
• Her words were construed negatively by the media.