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. In some cases you can use "Supposed" instead an adjective "Suspect".
Nearby Words: suspected, suspecting
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