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to suspect
01
to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof
02
to doubt the truth, honesty, or reliability of someone or something
03
to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof
Suspect
01
a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad
02
someone who is believed to be guilty of an offence
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The fire department suspects arson as the cause of the warehouse fire.
The detective suspected that the criminal would fall into his trap during the sting operation
The detective suspected that the witness was keeping back key information.
The shell business was suspected of engaging in fraudulent investment schemes.
The detective suspected an attempt to cover up the crime when certain key details didn't add up in the investigation.