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Suspect — synonyms, definition

1. suspect (a)

25 synonyms
disreputable doubtful dubious extraordinary furtive improbable inconceivable incredible indecisive indistinct notorious obnoxious offensive opprobrious precarious questionable shady shaky strange suspicious • • •

2. suspect (Noun)

1 synonym
defendant
2 definitions

suspect (Noun) — Someone who is under suspicion.

suspect (Noun) — (law) a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused. ex. "a preponderance of evidence against the suspect"

8 types of
individual litigant litigator mortal person somebody someone soul
6 types
accused co-defendant codefendant murder suspect rape suspect robbery suspect

3. suspect (Verb)

20 synonyms
apprehend assume challenge conjecture consider disbelieve discredit dispute distrust doubt guess imagine infer mistrust oppugn question suppose surmise think wonder at
3 definitions

suspect (Verb) — Imagine to be the case, true or probable. ex. "I suspect he is a fugitive"

suspect (Verb) — Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in.

suspect (Verb) — Hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty. ex. "The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks"

13 types of
dare say daresay disbelieve discredit guess hazard imagine opine pretend reckon suppose think venture
1 type
doubt

4. suspect (Adjective)

2 synonyms
fishy funny
1 definition

suspect (Adjective) — Not as expected. ex. "her motives were suspect"