Synonyms for

Suspected

Verb / sʌˈspektɪd / Another word for suspected — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To believe or have a feeling that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof.

Synonyms & similar words

mistrust distrust unsuspected surmise trust suspect doubted mistrusted supposed thought believed guessed surmised presumed inferred deduced gathered concluded assumed surmised theorized postulated speculated surmised implied hinted

Synonyms by register

Formal

presumed inferred implied alleged

Informal

thought to be believed to be on the radar

Literary

doubted questioned

Antonyms

certain proven confirmed definite verified established known

Common collocations

  • suspected criminal
  • suspected terrorist
  • suspected cause
  • suspected fraud
  • suspected killer
  • suspected wrongdoing
  • suspected thief

Word family

noun suspicion
verb suspect
adjective suspect
adverb suspiciously

Usage note

Often used in legal or investigative contexts. Can imply doubt or lack of certainty.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher suspected that the student had cheated on the test.
  2. The detective suspected that the butler was the murderer.
  3. I suspected that my sister had eaten my candy.
  4. The boss suspected that the employee was stealing from the company.
  5. The doctor suspected that the patient had a broken bone.

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