Construed

The audience construed the actor's performance as lacking in emotion.

The doctor construed the patient's symptoms as indicative of a viral infection.

The manager construed the employee's absence as a sign of disrespect.

The scientist construed the results to indicate a breakthrough in the research.

The legal document needed to be construed into Spanish.

The painting's meaning can be construed in many ways.

The diplomat construed the politician's remarks as a sign of progress in the peace negotiations.

The evidence was construed as proof of his guilt by the jury.

The way he dressed was construed as a reflection of his personality.

Her smile could be construed as a sign of approval.

The use of certain words in the text can be construed as an attempt to manipulate the reader.