suspect

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Meanings
verb
  • have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.
    E.g. if you suspect a gas leak, do not turn on an electric light
  • doubt the genuineness or truth of.
    E.g. a broker whose honesty he had no reason to suspect
noun
  • a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence.
    E.g. the police have arrested a suspect
adjective
  • not to be relied on or trusted; possibly dangerous or false.
    E.g. a suspect package was found on the platform

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