suspect
/səsˈpɛkt/suspect
VERBDefinition of suspect
If you suspect something, you feel that something, often bad, is probably true.
varsaymakExample: I suspect you've already erased the file, have you?
If you suspect someone or something, you don't trust them, or you think something is their fault.
Example: The chemical is no longer used because it is suspected of causing cancer.
A suspect is a person or thing who you believe committed a crime or caused something.
Example: He was the police's prime suspect in the crime.
If something is suspect, it is untrue, or likely to cause problems.
Example: Any claims to solve all the problems should be seen as deeply suspect.
suspect
EXAMPLESExamples of suspect
I suspect you've already erased the file, have you?
Example sentenceThe chemical is no longer used because it is suspected of causing cancer.
Example sentenceHassan strongly suspected that he had something to do with Wolfgang Klein's death.
Example sentenceHe was the police's prime suspect in the crime.
Example sentenceAny claims to solve all the problems should be seen as deeply suspect.
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