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Another word for suspect

suspect Synonyms

suspect

modif.

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

suspect Synonyms

suspect

v.

To doubt someone
distrust, disbelieve, mistrust; see doubt 2.
To suppose
presume, surmise, speculate; see assume 1.

suspect Synonyms

suspect

n.

the accused, defendant, prisoner, alleged perpetrator.

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Another word for suspect

verb

To lack trust or confidence in:

distrust, doubt, misdoubt, mistrust. See trust

adjective

Of dubious character:

doubtful, equivocal, questionable, shady, suspicious, uncertain. (Informal) fishy. See honest

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So they did suspect her.
Did they suspect she was here?
I don't suspect so.
Most important, did he ever suspect her foolish thoughts?
If you tell me every little thing you know or even suspect, I'll just drive away and let you walk down the lane to one of those farm houses we passed.

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