What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
suspected
Example
The police suspected the man of stealing the car. [suspected: past tense]
Example
I suspected that my friend was lying to me. [suspected: verb]
distrusted
Example
The company was distrusted by its customers after the scandal. [distrusted: past tense]
Example
I distrusted the salesman's claims and decided not to buy the product. [distrusted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Suspected is more commonly used than distrusted in everyday language, especially in legal or criminal contexts. Distrusted is less common but can be used in various situations where trust or reliability is in question.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between suspected and distrusted?
Both suspected and distrusted are formal words that are typically used in serious or professional contexts, such as legal proceedings, investigations, or business dealings.
