suspect synonyms

suspect

modif.

dubious, questionable, suspected; see suspicious 2, unlikely.

suspect

v.

  1. To doubt someone

    distrust, disbelieve, mistrust; see doubt 2.

  2. To suppose

    presume, surmise, speculate; see assume 1.

suspect

n.

the accused, defendant, prisoner, alleged perpetrator.

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