Suspected

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to believe that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong, usually without certain proof

The police suspected him of being involved in the robbery.

to have an impression or belief about something without certain knowledge

She suspected that her friends were planning a surprise party for her.

to think that something is likely or probable

The doctor suspected that the patient had contracted the flu.

From Middle English 'suspekten', derived from Old French 'suspecter', from Latin 'suspectus', meaning 'to look up at' or 'to admire'.

suspected foul play

A belief that something dishonest or illegal may have occurred.

suspected issue

An identified problem that is yet to be confirmed.

suspected involvement

A belief that someone may be involved in wrongdoing or a crime.

suspect

To regard as untrustworthy or dishonest.

suspicion

A feeling or belief that something is possible, likely, or true.

suspicious

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.

Suspect

That dude looks sus, I think he's hiding something.

Sketchy

Her alibi seems sketchy, I suspect she's lying.