suspect
verb [ T ]
uk/səˈspekt/ usto believe that something, usually something bad, may be true or may have happened:
suspect that The bank suspects that fraud has occurred.
suspect fraud/dishonesty/foul play
to believe that someone is guilty of committing a crime:
suspect sb/sth of doing sth The company was suspected of paying bribes to Army officers to secure contracts.
suspect
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈsʌspekt/ ussomeone who police, employers, or other authorities believe has committed a crime:
a chief/key/prime suspect
suspect
adjective
uk/ˈsʌspekt/ usif something is suspect, it seems likely to be dishonest, dangerous, criminal, etc.:
The Financial Services Authority is cracking down on banks and brokers that have failed to report suspect deals by clients.
Bomb disposal experts destroyed a suspect package found at the airport.