suspect
adjective
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suspect
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Synonyms & Antonyms for suspect
Synonyms: Adjective
debatable, disputable, dodgy [chiefly British], doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, fishy, problematic (also problematical), queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspicious
Synonyms: Verb
assume, conjecture, daresay, guess, imagine, presume, speculate, suppose, surmise, suspicion [chiefly dialect]
Antonyms: Adjective
certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable
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Examples of suspect in a Sentence
Adjective
The room had a suspect odor. since she was carrying no cash or credit cards, her claim to the store's detectives that she had intended to pay for the items was suspectNoun
One suspect has been arrested. She is a possible suspect in connection with the kidnapping. The prime suspect for the food poisoning is the potato salad.Verb
He's suspected in four burglaries. The police do not suspect murder in this case. The fire chief suspects arson. I suspect it will rain. Call the doctor immediately if you suspect you've been infected. The latest research confirms what scientists have long suspected. I suspect she's not who she says she is. âWe haven't done our homework.â âI suspected as much.â I suspected his motives in giving me the money. I have reason to suspect her sincerity when she makes promises like that.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
No arrests have been made, and no suspect information was available late Sunday night. — Bay City News, The Mercury News, "San Francisco homicide: Two people shot in parked car," 9 Sep. 2019 Authorities arenât revealing further suspect information, but a police spokesperson says there is an indication that the victim and the shooter knew each other. — oregonlive.com, "Man grazed and shooter flees after gunfire in NE Portland motel," 25 Aug. 2019 If this had been an actual Blue Alert, details of the incident would be included on this alert, along with any photos, suspect information, vehicle information and any information pertinent to public awareness and public safety. — RubĂ©n Rosario, Twin Cities, "Rosario: Amber Alert for cops in danger makes its test debut in Minnesota," 15 Aug. 2019 There is no other suspect information at this time. — Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, "1 man shot in Oakley with life-threatening injuries," 6 Aug. 2019 Cleveland police did not provide additional information, including circumstances surrounding the shooting or suspect information. — Jane Morice | [email protected], cleveland.com, "Man shot in face in Clevelandâs Edgewater neighborhood, police say," 21 July 2019 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who was in the area at the time of the crash, did not suspect foul play. — Andrew Daniels, Popular Mechanics, "Helicopter Crashes Into NYC High-Rise, Causes Two-Alarm Fire," 10 June 2019 Two of the murders were domestic-related and police have released suspect lookout information, Johnson said. — Erin Donaghue, CBS News, "52 shot, 10 killed in gang-fueled weekend violence in Chicago," 3 June 2019 Residents are advised to hang up on the prankster and call Kitsap1 at 360-337-5777 to verify suspect information. — Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, "No, your street name isnât changing to Cannabis Way: Prank calls have Kitsap County abuzz," 3 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The alleged suspects range in age from 19 to 63 years old. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN, "Law enforcement seize enough fentanyl to kill 14 million people," 30 Aug. 2019 The protests were set off by extradition legislation that would have allowed suspects to be sent to mainland China to face trial and expanded to the general concern that China is chipping away at the rights of Hong Kong residents. — NBC News, "Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong, others arrested," 30 Aug. 2019 And beyond getting in, is there potential for a legitimate title contender from beyond the usual suspects? — George Schroeder, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Why college football needs new blood to break through current playoff blockade," 30 Aug. 2019 The protests were set off by extradition legislation that would have allowed suspects to be sent to mainland China to face trial and expanded to general concerns that China is chipping away at the rights of Hong Kong residents. — Ken Moritsugu, Anchorage Daily News, "Hong Kong democracy activists arrested, anniversary protest march banned," 30 Aug. 2019 Back in June, a plea went out for any video surveillance from homeowners on the southside of Houston Street, particularly in the Circle Drive, Williams, and Truman streets area to help identify the suspect. — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, "Cleveland police nab alleged burglary suspect," 30 Aug. 2019 Police tracked down the the suspect and took him into custody at about 8:40 p.m. for a mental health evaluation. — Michael Cabanatuan, SFChronicle.com, "14-year-old arrested after shooting threat on Gunn High School," 30 Aug. 2019 The protests were set off by extradition legislation that would have allowed suspects to be sent to mainland China to face trial and expanded to general concerns that China is chipping away at the rights of Hong Kong residents. — Ken Moritsugu, chicagotribune.com, "Hong Kong democracy activists arrested, Saturday protest march banned," 30 Aug. 2019 The five suspects have both military and civilian lawyers who are paid by the Pentagon. — Carol Rosenberg, BostonGlobe.com, "Trial for men charged with plotting 9/11 attacks is set for 2021," 30 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
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