suspect

/ˈsʌsˌpɛkt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing suspected of being guilty or responsible for something

“The police questioned the suspect in the robbery case.”

2. verb

to believe or think that someone or something is guilty or responsible for something

“She suspects that her neighbor is behind the noise complaint.”

3. verb

to suppose or think that something is true or likely

“He suspects that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast.”

Synonyms

  • doubt
  • question
  • suspect

Antonyms

  • believe
  • trust