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SUSPECT

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (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)
defendant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
litigantlitigator
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Suspect - as an adjective satellite

Not as expected

Example: "There was something fishy about the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fishyfunnyshadysuspicious

Suspect - as a verb

Imagine to be the case or true or probable

Example: "I suspect he is a fugitive"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surmise

Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

Example: "I suspect her true motives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distrustmistrust
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disbelievediscredit
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is SUSPECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suspect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SUSPECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SUSPECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suspect is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUSPECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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