Suspect
/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/noun
To have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of something without certain proof.
Did you know?The root of 'suspect' comes from the Latin for 'to look up at,' suggesting a deeper gaze into hidden truths or potential deceptions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
suspectus
“Looked up at, regarded with suspicion or doubt.”
Old French
Old French
suspecter
“To mistrust or regard with suspicion.”
Middle English
Middle English
suspecten
“To distrust or be wary of.”
Modern English
English
suspect
“To believe something to be true without certain proof.”