suspect

• Beschreibt etwas, das wahrscheinlich falsch, gefährlich oder illegal ist; auch verwendet für eine Person, die verdächtigt wird, eine Straftat begangen zu haben.

Describes something that is likely to be false, dangerous, or illegal; also used to describe a person who is thought to be guilty of a crime.

1. Doubtful or questionableB2formal

   Likely to be false, unreliable, or not genuine.

   Verdächtig

   • His explanation for being late was highly suspect.
   • The data from that source looks suspect.
   • Her motives for helping him seemed suspect.

   Synonymedodgydoubtfuldubiousfishyiffyquestionableshadysuspiciousuncertainunreliable

   Antonymeauthenticcertainclearcrediblegenuinereliabletrustworthy

2. Potentially dangerous or illegalB2formal

   Appearing to be involved in something illegal or dishonest.

   Verdächtig

   • The police noticed a suspect vehicle parked near the bank.
   • He was acting in a suspect manner.
   • They found suspect packages in the warehouse.

   Synonymedodgydubiousfishyquestionableshadysuspicious

   Antonymehonestinnocentreliablesafetrustworthy

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die man für schuldig an einer Straftat oder einem Vergehen hält oder die unter Verdacht steht.

A noun referring to a person who is thought to be guilty of a crime or offense, or who is under suspicion.

1. Person believed guiltyB1formal

   A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.

   Verdächtiger

   • The police arrested the suspect after a brief chase.
   • The suspect was questioned for several hours.
   • All suspects were released due to lack of evidence.

   Synonymeaccusedculpritdefendantoffenderperpetratorwrongdoer

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man etwas (besonders etwas Schlechtes) ohne Beweise annimmt oder vermutet, oder dass man an der Ehrlichkeit oder Unschuld von jemandem zweifelt. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass man eine vage Ahnung oder einen Verdacht hat.

A verb used to express the act of believing something to be true, especially something bad, without having proof, or to doubt the honesty or innocence of someone.

1. Believe guiltyB1formal

   To think that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof.

   Verdächtigen

   • The police suspect him of stealing the car.
   • She suspected her neighbor of breaking the window.
   • They suspect the employee of leaking confidential information.

   Synonymeaccusedistrustmistrust

   Antonymeabsolveacquitclearexoneratetrust

2. Doubt or distrustB1formal

   To have an idea that something is true or likely, especially something bad.

   Verdacht schöpfen

   • I suspect that he is lying about his whereabouts.
   • She suspected foul play in the accident.
   • We suspect that the company is hiding financial losses.

   Synonymedistrustdoubtmistrustquestion

   Antonymebelieveknowtrust

3. Think possibleB2formal

   To believe something is possible or likely, without being certain.

   Vermuten

   • I suspect the weather will turn bad later.
   • He suspects that the project will be delayed.
   • They suspect that the price will increase soon.

   Synonymebelieveconjecturefancyfeelguessimaginespeculatesupposesurmisethink

   Antonymeconfirmdisbelieveknowtrustverify