suspect

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/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ English

Definitions

noun

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

verb

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.“to suspect the presence of disease”
To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).“to suspect the truth of a story”
To believe (someone) to be guilty.“I suspect him of being the thief.”
To have suspicion.

adjective

Viewed with suspicion; suspected.
Viewing with suspicion; suspecting.

Related words

Synonyms

accuse point the finger at distrust doubt imagine suppose think dodgy doubtful dubious fishy suspicious mistrust questionable funny shady surmise accused

Associated

verbally multidisciplinary apprehended interrogation disappearance murder confessed evaluation murderer employee killer foul

Rhymes

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect respect

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