Suspect

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To believe something to be probable or possible without certain proof. Can also be a noun referring to a person thought to be guilty of a crime.

“The detective began to suspect that the witness was lying.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/səsˈpɛkt/

Syllables

sus·pect

Related Words

Synonyms

doubtdistrustsupposesurmiseaccused

Antonyms

plaintiff trust

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains two S's and vowels U, E; common verb/noun

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; good combination for word building

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Words you can make from Suspect

Shorter words formed from the letters in “suspect”.

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Longer words starting with Suspect

Words that begin with “suspect”.

suspected

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