Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

suspected

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of entertaining doubt or suspicion about the truth or validity of something.

  • Noun

    The state of having a feeling or belief that something is not as it seems.


Synonyms

accuse , point the finger at , distrust , doubt , imagine , suppose , think
Rhymes
Words rhyming with suspected
perceive , believe , achieve , deceive
Variants
List of all variants of suspected that leads to same result
suspect , suspected , suspecting , suspects
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

suspects, suspectedly, suspiciously


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French suspecer, from sur 'above' + specer 'to look at'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The word 'suspected' appears in the title of Agatha Christie's famous detective novel, 'Murder on the Orient Express'.

  2. In psychology, 'suspected' is a type of cognitive dissonance, which occurs when someone holds two conflicting beliefs and feels uncomfortable until they resolve the conflict.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in the truth or validity of something.

  2. Suspicion: A feeling of distrust or doubt, often based on incomplete or unreliable information.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature and art, 'suspected' is often used to create suspense and tension. It is a common theme in detective stories and thrillers.

How to Memorize "suspected"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a detective holding a magnifying glass, looking closely at a piece of evidence with a furrowed brow and a suspicious expression.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'suspected' with the detective's magnifying glass, and the feeling of uncertainty and doubt.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SUSPECT to remember the definitions: Suspicion, Uncertainty, Suspects, Perceive, Contemplate.


Memorize "suspected" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize suspected is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.