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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?
Did he suspect she had overheard his phone call?

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