v., n., & adj.
--v.tr.
1. have an impression of the existence or presence of (suspects poisoning).
2 (foll. by to be) believe tentatively, without clear ground.
3 (foll. by that + clause) be inclined to think.
4 (often foll. by of) be inclined to mentally accuse; doubt the innocence of (suspect him of complicity).
5 doubt the genuineness or truth of.
--n. a suspected person.
--adj. subject to or deserving suspicion or distrust; not sound or trustworthy.
Etymology: ME f. L suspicere suspect- (as SUB-, specere look)