suspect

verb

• 1have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof:if you suspect a gas leak, do not turn on an electric light [with clause]:she suspected that he might be bluffing (as adjective suspected)a suspected heart condition
• believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest, or unpleasant act, without certain proof:parents suspected of child abuse

• 2doubt the genuineness or truth of:a broker whose honesty he had no reason to suspect

noun

• a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence:the police have arrested a suspect

adjective

• not to be relied on or trusted; possibly dangerous or false:a suspect package was found on the platform