suspect

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Suspect Definition & Meaning

1. To believe or think that someone may have committed a crime or done something wrong.

Example: The police suspect that the man robbed the bank.

2. To have doubts or be unsure about something.

Example: I suspect that the test results are incorrect.

3. A person who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong.

Example: The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

4. To be likely or probable.

Example: I suspect that it will rain tomorrow.

5. To have a feeling or intuition about something.

Example: I suspect that there is more to the story than what he told us.

Examples of the word suspect used in sentences.

  • I suspect that it will rain today.
  • The police suspect him of stealing the wallet.
  • She suspects her friend of telling her a lie.
  • The doctor suspects that the patient has a flu.
  • I suspect my neighbor is a bit noisy at night.
  • The doctor suspects that the patient may have a serious illness.
  • The restaurant manager suspects that some of the staff have been stealing from the cash register.
  • I suspect that my neighbor is the one who stole my mail.
  • The teacher suspects that some students cheated on the exam.
  • The police suspect that the thief may have fled the country.
  • She suspects that someone has been tampering with her computer files.
  • The doctor suspects that my cough is a symptom of a larger health issue.
  • I suspect that my neighbor is not being truthful about his whereabouts.
  • The investigators suspect that the fire was caused by faulty wiring.
  • The police suspect that the missing items were stolen.
  • The company's financial reports indicate a possibility of fraud, and the auditors suspect foul play.
  • The doctor suspects that the patient's symptoms may indicate a serious underlying condition.
  • I suspect that my colleague is not being completely honest about his role in the project.
  • Despite having no concrete evidence, the detectives suspect that the missing person may have been kidnapped.
  • The police suspect that the recent break-ins in the neighborhood were the work of a seasoned burglar.
  • Despite the lack of evidence, the police highly suspect that the suspect is behind the recent string of ATM burglaries.
  • The expert suspects that the virus originated from a wet market in Wuhan.
  • The mother suspects that her son is hiding something from her due to his sudden change in behavior.
  • Due to his suspicious behavior, the immigration officer suspected that the man was attempting to enter the country illegally.
  • The teacher suspects that the student plagiarized the essay due to the inconsistency in the writing style.
  • The employee's uncharacteristic behavior led the HR department to suspect that she might be dealing with personal issues that were affecting her work performance.
  • The sudden death of the CEO just days before the company's annual financial report fueled speculation among shareholders that the company might be hiding something.
  • Despite the absence of concrete evidence, the authorities strongly suspect the involvement of organized crime in the recent spate of bank robberies.
  • The defendant steadfastly denied the charges leveled against him, claiming that the police had coerced him into confessing to a crime he did not commit.
  • The family of the missing girl suspected that their neighbor, who had a history of violent behavior, might have had a role in the child's disappearance.
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