Suspect of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsəsˌpɛkt/, /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈəv

SUHS-pekt uhv

UK

ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ /ˈɒv

SUS-pekt ov

Definition

To think that someone may have done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest, but without having proof yet.

Usage & Nuances

Usually takes an object: 'suspect someone of (doing) something'. Often formal, police or news contexts. Common mistake: don't say 'suspect on' or 'suspect for'. Used with gerunds: 'suspect him of stealing'.

• Spanish: sospechar de
• Portuguese (BR): suspeitar de
• Portuguese (PT): suspeitar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 怀疑（某人做了某事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑（某人做了某事）
• Hindi: के संदेह करना
• Arabic: يشتبه في
• Bengali: সন্দেহ করা (কিছু করার জন্য) - সন্দেহভাজন হিসেবে বিবেচনা করা
• Russian: подозревать в
• Japanese: 〜を疑う
• Vietnamese: nghi ngờ (ai đó) về
• Korean: (무엇을 한 것으로) 의심하다
• Turkish: -den şüphelenmek
• Urdu: (کسی کو کسی کام کے بارے میں) شک کرنا
• Indonesian: mencurigai (seseorang) atas

Example Sentences

The police suspect her of stealing the money.

basic

He was suspected of lying to his boss.

basic

They suspect Tom of cheating in the test.

basic

Why do you suspect me of something I didn't do?

natural

She hated being suspected of things just because she was quiet.

natural

If you're suspected of a crime, you have the right to remain silent.

natural