suspected
Translation
suspected, alleged
Examples
He is the suspected leader of the gang.
He is the suspected leader of the gang.
The suspected cause of the fire is faulty wiring.
The suspected cause of the fire is faulty wiring.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the suspected sth.)) He is the suspected leader of the gang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alleged, presumed; Antonyms: confirmed, certain
Etymology
From Latin 'suspectus' (mistrusted), from 'sub-' (from under) + 'specere' (to look at), meaning 'to look at from below, to mistrust'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a detective looking at someone 'under' their gaze, suspiciously.