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suspect

verb

/səˈspɛkt/

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof.

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

The police suspect him of stealing the car.

usual suspect

doubt, mistrust, believe, think, assume, suppose, accuse

Entry 1

doubt, mistrust, believe, think

Entry 2

doubt, assume, suppose, accuse

trust, believe, accept, absolve

Entry 1

trust, believe, accept

Entry 2

trust, believe, absolve

suspect someone, strongly suspect, suspect of, suspect crime, suspect wrongdoing, prime suspect, suspect in a crime

Entry 1

suspect someone, strongly suspect, suspect of, suspect crime, suspect wrongdoing

Entry 2

suspect someone, prime suspect, suspect in a crime

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; somet...

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with...

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.