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suspect
adjective
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Divide suspect into syllables:

sus · pect

How to pronounce suspect:

Definition of suspect:

suspect (adjective):
regarded or deserving to be regarded with suspicion suspected

Synonyms for suspect:

surmisepretendhazardventure

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