Suspect

/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.

The detective interviewed the main suspect in the case.

A possible candidate for something.

She became a suspect for the position due to her extensive experience.

verb

To have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of something without certain proof.

I suspect that he is lying about his whereabouts last night.

To regard as untrustworthy or guilty.

The police suspect her of being involved in the theft.

Middle English, from Old French 'suspect', from Latin 'suspectus', past participle of 'suspicere' meaning to look up or look at.

suspect foul play

to think that something wrongful or criminal has taken place.

suspect a connection

to believe that there is a link between two or more things.

suspicion

a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an act.

suspicions

doubts or beliefs about someone’s guilt.

susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Sketchy

That deal sounds sketchy; I suspect it's not legit.

Sus

He's acting sus, I think he knows more than he says.