suspects

VERB

distrust; guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume believe consider doubt presume speculate think wonder

STRONG

conceive conclude conjecture disbelieve expect feel gather hold imagine mistrust reckon suppose surmise understand

WEAK

be afraid harbor suspicion have a hunch have doubt have sneaking suspicion hazard a guess smell a rat think probable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disregard forget ignore leave neglect

STRONG

know misunderstand trust

Example Sentences

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That Peter was sponsoring a program for ex-offenders at his greenhouse business means no end of possible suspects, disgruntled or otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

As a senior Justice Department official during the George W. Bush administration, Yoo wrote memos authorizing the use of harsh interrogation tactics on terrorism suspects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Whether the six suspects constitute their own ring or are part of a larger group is unknown, Azarcon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“There are a lot of people associated with this case, but we believe they are the main suspects responsible for these burglaries,” Azarcon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

"We can start gathering clues and make a list of suspects," George suggested.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene