Synonyms for

Suspects

Verb / sʌˈspekts / / ˈsʌˌspekts / Another word for suspects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Suspects are people who are believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong.

Synonyms & similar words

defendant mistrust distrust plaintiff surmise trust suspect culprits offenders perpetrators criminals wrongdoers lawbreakers delinquents malefactors felons outlaws villains scoundrels rascals miscreants blackguards evildoers malevolent schemers conspirators plotters

Synonyms by register

Formal

defendants accused persons of interest

Informal

guys people folks

Literary

doubts suspects

Antonyms

believes trusts accepts confirms vouches

Common collocations

  • prime suspect
  • main suspect
  • chief suspect
  • suspect arrested
  • suspect questioned
  • suspect identified
  • suspect charged

Word family

noun suspicion
verb suspect
adjective suspect
adverb suspiciously

Usage note

As a noun, 'suspects' refers to individuals believed to have committed a crime. As a verb, 'suspect' means to believe something is likely or to have a suspicion about someone.

Example sentences

  1. The police apprehended the suspect at the scene of the crime.
  2. The detective has several suspects in the murder investigation.
  3. The suspect denied any involvement in the robbery.
  4. The suspect's fingerprints were found at the crime scene.
  5. The suspect was released due to lack of evidence.

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