presurmise

/prɪˈsɜrmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to suppose or conclude something before there is sufficient evidence

“She began to presurmise that her friend was hiding something from her.”

2. noun

the act or process of supposing or concluding something before there is sufficient evidence

“The detective had to overcome the presurmise that the suspect was guilty.”

Synonyms

  • conclude
  • infer
  • presume
  • suppose

Antonyms

  • doubt
  • question