A suspect is a person who is believed to be guilty of a crime. ... If others believe you have committed a crime, you are a suspect. The word can also be used as a verb and an adjective.

What is the adjective form of suspect?

suspicious. (passive sense) Arousing suspicion. (active sense) Distrustful or tending to suspect. Expressing suspicion.

What type of verb is suspect?

1[transitive, intransitive] to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof suspect (something) If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.