suspecting
word · lemma: suspect
Definition
Believing that something is true or possible, especially something bad, without having proof; having doubts about someone's honesty or actions.
Usage & Nuances
Used for ongoing or current doubt. 'Suspect' is the verb; 'suspecting' is often used for people currently having doubts. Common collocations: 'suspecting someone of something'. Not as strong as 'accusing'—no proof yet.
Spanish: sospechandoPortuguese (BR): suspeitandoPortuguese (PT): suspeitandoChinese (Simplified): 怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑Hindi: संदेह करनाArabic: يشكBengali: সন্দেহ করাRussian: подозреватьJapanese: 疑っているVietnamese: nghi ngờKorean: 의심하다Turkish: şüphelenmekUrdu: شک کرناIndonesian: mencurigai
Example Sentences
The police are suspecting him of stealing.
basic
She is suspecting her neighbor of lying.
basic
I am suspecting something is wrong.
basic
Everyone was suspecting Mark, but he turned out to be innocent.
natural
If you're suspecting something, just ask directly.
natural
He started suspecting that his friend was hiding something important.
natural