suspect — to believe that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to believe that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈspekt/
Example Sentences
- I suspect my cat is plotting world domination because it stares at me while I sleep.
- The police are questioning three suspects in connection with the bank robbery.
- Her story about meeting aliens sounds rather suspect.
suspect
VERB[/səˈspekt/]
to believe that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof
Detectives suspect the butler after finding his glove near the crime scene.
I suspect, but inspect with respect.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'suspectus', past participle of 'suspicere', meaning 'to look up at' or 'to mistrust'. The word combines 'sub-' (under) and 'specere' (to look), literally meaning 'to look at from under', which evolved to mean 'to regard with suspicion'.
Breakdown
sus- (under) + spect (look) + -ed (past participle) = suspect (one who is regarded with suspicion or believed to be guilty)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I suspect my cat is plotting world domination because it stares at me while I sleep.”
“The police are questioning three suspects in connection with the bank robbery.”
“Her story about meeting aliens sounds rather suspect.”
“I suspect there will be heavy traffic during rush hour.”
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