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Assumed vs Suspected - What's the difference?

assumed | suspected |

As verbs the difference between assumed and suspected

is that assumed is (assume) while suspected is (suspect).

As adjectives the difference between assumed and suspected

is that assumed is used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious while suspected is of something or one believed to be of cause or at fault.

assumed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (assume)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious.
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  • Supposed or presumed.

    • Derived terms

    * assumed name

    Anagrams

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    suspected

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of something or one believed to be of cause or at fault.
  • :Bring in the suspected vandal.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (suspect)