Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Suspect.
How to pronounce suspect:
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Suspect - as a noun
Someone who is under suspicion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defendant14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
litigant9litigator10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Suspect - as an adjective satellite
Not as expected
Example: "There was something fishy about the accident"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fishy14funny11shady12suspicious14Suspect - as a verb
Imagine to be the case or true or probable
Example: "I suspect he is a fugitive"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surmise9Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Example: "I suspect her true motives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distrust9mistrust10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disbelieve16discredit13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty
Example: "The u.s. suspected bin laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks"
Suspect - as an adjective
Viewed with suspicion; suspected.
Viewing with suspicion; suspecting.
Example Sentences
"The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery."
"The detective asked the suspect a series of questions."
"She was the prime suspect in the murder case."
"The suspect denied any involvement in the crime."
"The suspect was being pursued by the authorities."
Word Game Points
Is SUSPECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suspect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUSPECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SUSPECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suspect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUSPECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SUSPECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suspect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUSPECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
