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suspect

[suh-spekt, suhs-pekt, suhs-pekt, suh-spekt] / səˈspɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, səˈspɛkt /
ADJECTIVE
doubtful
Synonyms
STRONG
open pseudo suspected thick thin
WEAK
doubtable dubious fishy incredible problematic questionable ridiculous shaky suspicious unbelievable uncertain unclear unlikely unsure
Antonyms
WEAK
innocent known trusted trustworthy
VERB
distrust; guess
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assume believe consider doubt presume speculate think wonder
STRONG
conceive conclude conjecture disbelieve expect feel gather hold imagine mistrust reckon suppose surmise understand
WEAK
be afraid harbor suspicion have a hunch have doubt have sneaking suspicion hazard a guess smell a rat think probable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain disbelieve disregard forget ignore leave neglect
STRONG
know misunderstand trust

Example Sentences

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Police describe the suspect as a male with a large build but offered no other specifics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the investigation Tuesday, saying it focuses on messages between the suspect and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As for how the suspect, 20-year old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, who is now in jail awaiting trial, interacted with ChatGPT, OpenAI's spokesperson said the chatbot "did not encourage or promote illegal or harmful activity".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The Sheriff’s Department circulated a photo of the suspect last month seeking the public’s help in identifying him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“We suspect that someone hired him, ma’am,” said Agent Andrus.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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