Suspect: meaning, definitions and examples

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suspect

[ səˈspɛkt ]

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criminal investigation

A person who is believed to have committed a crime, especially one for which there is not enough evidence to prove guilt.

Synonyms

culprit, offender, perpetrator

Examples of usage

He is the prime suspect in the murder case.
The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.

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criminal investigation

To believe or have an impression that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing, without sufficient evidence.

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, mistrust

Examples of usage

The detective suspects that the butler is lying.
She suspected her colleague of stealing her ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "suspect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suspeito

🇮🇳 संदिग्ध

🇩🇪 Verdächtiger

🇮🇩 tersangka

🇺🇦 підозрюваний

🇵🇱 podejrzany

🇯🇵 容疑者

🇫🇷 suspect

🇪🇸 sospechoso

🇹🇷 şüpheli

🇰🇷 용의자

🇸🇦 مشتبه به

🇨🇿 podezřelý

🇸🇰 podozrivý

🇨🇳 嫌疑人

🇸🇮 osumljenec

🇮🇸 grunaður

🇰🇿 күдікті

🇬🇪 ეჭვმიტანილი

🇦🇿 şübhəli

🇲🇽 sospechoso

Word origin

The word 'suspect' originated from the Latin word 'suspectus', which means 'regarded with suspicion'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily in legal contexts to refer to individuals believed to be involved in criminal activities. Over time, 'suspect' has become a common term in everyday language to indicate doubt or mistrust towards someone or something.