Hypothecate and Suspect

Hypothecate

Hypothecate verb - To take as true or as a fact without actual proof.
Usage example: even before a single vote had been cast, media pundits were hypothecating that the former senator would be the party's nominee

Suspect and hypothecate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suspect" instead a verb "Hypothecate".

Suspect

Suspect verb - To form an opinion from little or no evidence.
Usage example: we suspected that the runaway was a little younger than the 16 she claimed to be—more like 13

Hypothecate and suspect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hypothecate" instead a verb "Suspect".

Nearby Words: suspected, suspecting
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