Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suspeito
noun/adjective
soo-SPEY-toh
Definition
A term used to refer to someone or something that is under suspicion, often in relation to a crime or wrongdoing.
Examples
- O suspeito foi levado para interrogatório. (The suspect was taken for questioning.)
- Ela tem um comportamento suspeito. (She has suspicious behavior.)
Meaning
The meaning of ‘suspeito’ involves the implication that a person may have committed an offense or might be involved in questionable activities.
Synonyms
- Suspect
- Incriminate
- Implicate