If something is construed in a particular way, its nature or meaning is interpreted in that way. [formal]
What may seem helpful behaviour to you can be construed as interference by others. [be VERB-ed + as]
He may construe the approach as a hostile act. [VERB noun + as]
We are taught to construe these terms in a particular way. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
Synonyms: interpret, take, read, explain