regard vs construe

regard is a noun but construe is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
regard	Yes	No	Yes	No
construe	No	No	Yes	No

regard (noun)	construe (noun)
a long fixed look
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
an attitude of admiration or esteem
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

regard (verb)	construe (verb)
deem to be	make sense of; assign a meaning to
look at attentively
connect closely and often incriminatingly