Construing

His construing of her actions as malicious was unfounded.

The baker is construing a cake with layers of cream and chocolate.

The carpenter was construing a bookshelf for the library.

The therapist is construing the patient's behavior to diagnose a disorder.

The psychologist was construing the patient's behavior to make a diagnosis.

She is construing her dreams to gain insight into her subconscious mind.

The carpenter is skilled in construing furniture out of wood.

She is construing his smile as a sign of approval.

The director is construing the scene to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

The psychologist is skilled at construing people's body language to understand their thoughts.

She is construing his actions as a sign of affection.