be suspect

Frequency: 7.010.3 per million words

To be considered untrustworthy or potentially false.

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Examples (10)

  • The story he told seemed highly suspect.
  • Her motives for helping were suspect, given their past conflict.
  • Any package left unattended for too long is considered suspect.
  • The data collected was deemed suspect due to inconsistencies.
  • His alibi for the night of the crime was suspect.
  • The unusual activity on the account made the transaction suspect.
  • The politician's sudden change of heart made his intentions suspect.
  • After the audit, several financial records were found to be suspect.
  • The judge found the witness's testimony to be suspect.
  • Given the circumstances, the whole situation began to be suspect.