suspected

🇺🇸 /səˈspektɪd/ 🇬🇧 /səˈspektɪd/
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adjective
R

thought to have possibly occurred or to be true, even if not proven

The doctor suspected a broken arm due to the swelling.

R

thought to be responsible for something wrong or illegal, even if not proven

The police suspected the man of stealing the painting.

translation

adj. thought to have possibly occurred or to be true, even if not proven; thought to be responsible for something wrong or illegal, even if not proven