suspect

[suh-spekt, suhs-pekt, suhs-pekt, suh-spekt] / səˈspɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, səˈspɛkt /

ADJECTIVE

doubtful

Synonyms

STRONG

open pseudo suspected thick thin

WEAK

doubtable dubious fishy incredible problematic questionable ridiculous shaky suspicious unbelievable uncertain unclear unlikely unsure

Antonyms

WEAK

innocent known trusted trustworthy

VERB

distrust; guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume believe consider doubt presume speculate think wonder

STRONG

conceive conclude conjecture disbelieve expect feel gather hold imagine mistrust reckon suppose surmise understand

WEAK

be afraid harbor suspicion have a hunch have doubt have sneaking suspicion hazard a guess smell a rat think probable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disbelieve disregard forget ignore leave neglect

STRONG

know misunderstand trust

Example Sentences

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"We can rule out a great suspect, but that doesn't quite solve a mystery."

From Science Daily

The delays mean that for some serious crimes charged today the victims and suspects could be left waiting years for justice as they are unlikely to see the case come to trial before 2030.

From BBC

This means that a suspect being charged with an offence today may not reach trial until 2030.

From BBC

Being together makes it easier for officers to arrest a suspect safely.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some suspects leave behind illuminating writings or social-media posts, but others leave little for authorities to investigate.

From The Wall Street Journal

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