suspect

Definition

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

Etymology

From Old French suspect, from Latin suspectus, perfect passive participle of suspiciō (“mistrust, suspect”), from sub (“under”), + speciō (“watch, look at”).

Example Sentences

• "to suspect the presence of disease"
• "From her hand I could suspect no ill."
• "Mr. Campion appeared suitably impressed and she warmed to him. He was very easy to talk to with those long clown lines in his pale face, a natural goon, born rather too early she suspected."