Supposed and Suspect

Supposed

Supposed adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

Suspect and supposed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suspect" instead the word "Supposed" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: supposition, supposedly, supposing

Suspect

Suspect adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Usage example: since she was carrying no cash or credit cards, her claim to the store's detectives that she had intended to pay for the items was suspect

Supposed and suspect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Supposed" instead an adjective "Suspect".

Nearby Words: suspected, suspecting
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