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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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Eventually, so would a new suspect accused of the murder.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

I now suspect we’ve been ripped off by our adviser.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

One suspect remains at large, and investigators are working with authorities in the state of Georgia to locate him, US Attorney Ryan Raybould told a news conference on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Cheap digital picture frames from unrecognizable brands are also suspect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Back in Nancy's bedroom, Bess suggested, "Let's cross her off the suspect list."

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.