suspected
Translation
suspected
Examples
The suspected thief was arrested.
The suspected thief was arrested.
He is the suspected cause of the problem.
He is the suspected cause of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used to describe a noun (person or thing) that is thought to be guilty or involved in something bad. The suspected thief was arrested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alleged, presumed; Antonyms: confirmed, proven
Etymology
From Latin 'suspectus' (mistrusted), from 'su-' (under) + 'specere' (to look at), meaning 'to look at from below, to mistrust'.
Memory Tips
A 'suspected' person is someone you look at 'under' your eyes with suspicion.