suspected

Describes something that is believed to be true or likely, often without proof.

ruОписывает то, что считается истинным или вероятным, часто без доказательств.esDescribe algo que se considera verdadero o probable, a menudo sin pruebas o con dudas.frQualifie ce qui est considéré comme vrai ou probable, souvent sans preuve ; également utilisé pour désigner une personne que l'on croit coupable d'un délit.deBezieht sich auf etwas, das für wahr oder wahrscheinlich gehalten wird, oft ohne Beweise. Beschreibt zudem eine Person oder Sache, die im Verdacht steht, etwas getan zu haben.ptDescreve algo que se acredita ser verdadeiro ou provável, frequentemente sem provas; também se refere a alguém ou algo sob suspeita.zh描述被认为真实或可能的事物，通常缺乏证据；也可指被怀疑有某种行为或身份的人。arيصف شيئًا يُعتقد صحته أو احتماله غالبًا دون دليل قاطع، أو شخصًا يُشتبه في ارتكابه أمرًا ما.

1. Believed to be true or likely B2 formal

   Considered likely or probable, often without proof.

   • The suspected cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
   • He is a suspected member of the criminal organization.
   • The suspected leak in the pipeline was investigated.

   ruПредполагаемыйessupuesto, presuntofrprésumé, supposédeVermutetptSuspeitozh疑似arالمُحتمَل

   Synonymes: assumedputativesupposed

   Antonymes: certainconfirmedknownprovensure

2. Under suspicion B2 formal

   Regarded with suspicion or distrust.

   • The suspected thief was taken into custody.
   • Several suspected terrorists were arrested at the border.
   • The police questioned the suspected driver of the getaway car.

   ruПодозреваемыйesbajo sospechafrsoupçonnédeVerdächtigerptSuspeitozh被怀疑的arمشتبه به

   Synonymes: doubtfuldubiousquestionablesuspectsuspicious

   Antonymes: trustedunsuspected

• more suspected comparative form
• most suspected superlative form

A verb used to express the act of believing something to be true, especially something bad, without having proof, or to doubt the honesty or innocence of someone.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения убеждённости в чём-либо (особенно плохом) без доказательств, или для сомнения в честности или невиновности кого-либо.esVerbo que expresa la creencia de que algo es cierto, especialmente algo negativo, sin pruebas concluyentes, o la duda sobre la honestidad o inocencia de alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer la conviction que quelque chose est vrai (surtout de mauvais) sans preuve, ou pour douter de l'honnêteté ou de l'innocence de quelqu'un.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass man etwas (besonders etwas Schlechtes) ohne Beweise annimmt oder vermutet, oder dass man an der Ehrlichkeit oder Unschuld von jemandem zweifelt. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass man eine vage Ahnung oder einen Verdacht hat.ptVerbo usado para expressar convicção de algo (especialmente ruim) sem provas, ou para duvidar da honestidade ou inocência de alguém.zh动词，表示在没有证据的情况下认为某事（尤指坏事）很可能属实，或怀疑某人不诚实、有罪。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على الاعتقاد بوقوع شيء ما، وخاصة أمر سيئ، دون دليل قاطع، أو للشك في أمانة شخص أو براءته.

1. Believe guilty B1 formal

   To think that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof.

   • The police suspect him of stealing the car.
   • She suspected her neighbor of breaking the window.
   • They suspect the employee of leaking confidential information.

   ruПодозреватьesSospechar que alguien es culpablefrSoupçonner (quelqu'un d'un délit)deVerdächtigenptSuspeitarzh怀疑arيشتبه في

   Synonymes: accusedistrustmistrust

   Antonymes: absolveacquitclearexoneratetrust

2. Doubt or distrust B1 formal

   To have an idea that something is true or likely, especially something bad.

   • I suspect that he is lying about his whereabouts.
   • She suspected foul play in the accident.
   • We suspect that the company is hiding financial losses.

   ruПодозреватьessospecharfrsuspecter (douter, se méfier)deVerdacht schöpfenptSuspeitarzh怀疑arيَشُكُّ في

   Synonymes: distrustdoubtmistrustquestion

   Antonymes: believeknowtrust

3. Think possible B2 formal

   To believe something is possible or likely, without being certain.

   • I suspect the weather will turn bad later.
   • He suspects that the project will be delayed.
   • They suspect that the price will increase soon.

   ruПодозреватьessospechar (posibilidad)frsoupçonnerdeVermutenptSuspeitarzh怀疑arالاشتباه في الشيء

   Synonymes: believeconjecturefancyfeelguessimaginespeculatesupposesurmisethink

   Antonymes: confirmdisbelieveknowtrustverify

• suspected past participle
• suspected past simple
• suspecting present participle
• suspects third person singular