Suspect

/səˈspɛkt/ (verb), /ˈsʌspɛkt/ (noun) verb

Definition

To suspect means to think that something may be true, especially something bad, without having definite proof. It often involves a feeling that something is wrong or hidden.

Etymology

From Latin 'suspicere' meaning 'to look up at, mistrust', from 'sub-' (from below) and 'specere' (to look). It originally suggested looking at something from beneath the surface, hinting at doubt.

Kelly Says

Your brain is wired to suspect patterns and dangers even before you can explain why. That little suspicious feeling is an ancient survival tool—useful, but sometimes wildly inaccurate.

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