suspect

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

Example Sentences
  • to suspect the presence of disease
2 Definition

To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).

Example Sentences
  • to suspect the truth of a story
3 Definition

To believe (someone) to be guilty.

Example Sentences
  • I suspect him of being the thief.
4 Definition

To have suspicion.

5 Definition

To look up to; to respect.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Viewed with suspicion; suspected.

2 Definition

Viewing with suspicion; suspecting.