Suspect Definition
suspect
adjective
- not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"
noun
- someone who is under suspicion
- a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
verb
- imagine to be the case or true or probable; "I suspect he is a fugitive"; "I surmised that the butler did it"
- regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
- hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty; "The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks"
"Suspect" in song lyrics
See how suspect is used in real songs:
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"Seven counts of crime, the prime suspect"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality -
"I'm not the hip-hop authority, who's a lead murder suspect"
(Abstract Rude f/) Moka Only — Pillow Fulla Scrilla -
"No evidence, but I'm still the number one suspect"
Anybody Killa — Laugh at You
Words that rhyme with suspect
Usage tips for "suspect"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suspect" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suspect to find words that pair well.