Construing

The journalist is construing the politician's statement as a threat.

The company is construing a new plant to increase their production capacity.

The diplomat was tasked with construing the foreign leader's speech for his own government.

The jewelry maker enjoys construing intricate pieces from precious metals and gemstones.

The politician is construing his opponent's words to make him look bad.

The journalist is construing the politician's statement as a veiled threat.