suspected Definition
- 1believed to be guilty, false, or bad without proof
- 2regarded with suspicion
Using suspected: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suspected" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The police arrested the suspected thief.
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The suspected cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
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The company's suspected involvement in the scandal led to a drop in their stock prices.
suspected Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for suspected
Summary: suspected in Brief
The term 'suspected' [səˈspɛktɪd] describes something that is believed to be guilty, false, or bad without proof. It is often used in legal and investigative contexts, such as 'The police arrested the suspected thief.' 'Suspected' can also describe things that are regarded with suspicion, as in 'The company's suspected involvement in the scandal led to a drop in their stock prices.' Synonyms include 'doubtful' and 'questionable,' while antonyms include 'trusted' and 'credible.'