suspect

• Describe algo que probablemente es falso, peligroso o ilegal; también se usa para referirse a una persona de la que se sospecha que ha cometido un delito.

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.

   Dudoso o cuestionable

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

   Sinónimosdodgydoubtfuldubiousfishyiffyquestionableshadysuspiciousuncertainunreliable

   Antónimosauthenticcertainclearcrediblegenuinereliabletrustworthy

2. Potentially dangerous or illegalB2formal

   Appearing to be involved in something illegal or dishonest.

   sospechoso

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

   Sinónimosdodgydubiousfishyquestionableshadysuspicious

   Antónimoshonestinnocentreliablesafetrustworthy

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que se cree culpable de un delito o falta, o que está bajo sospecha; también puede referirse a la persona considerada posible autora de un acto ilícito.

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.

   sospechoso (persona)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccusedculpritdefendantoffenderperpetratorwrongdoer

• Verbo que expresa la creencia de que algo es cierto, especialmente algo negativo, sin pruebas concluyentes, o la duda sobre la honestidad o inocencia de alguien.

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.

   Sospechar que alguien es culpable

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

   Sinónimosaccusedistrustmistrust

   Antónimosabsolveacquitclearexoneratetrust

2. Doubt or distrustB1formal

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

   sospechar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdistrustdoubtmistrustquestion

   Antónimosbelieveknowtrust

3. Think possibleB2formal

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

   sospechar (posibilidad)

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

   Sinónimosbelieveconjecturefancyfeelguessimaginespeculatesupposesurmisethink

   Antónimosconfirmdisbelieveknowtrustverify