Noun: The main suspect was Mr. Collington who was acting particularly suspicious.
Verb: I suspect that Tina will be the earliest to come to the party.
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The opposite of the word "suspect" is "trust" or "believe".
Yes, that sentence uses "suspect" correctly. It suggests that men are believed to be more likely to commit crimes than women, but it does not make a definitive statement about their guilt. It implies a suspicion or belief rather than a proven fact.
The suspect was caught trying to escape and was quickly secured with word handcuffs to prevent him from running away.
To use "suspect" as a noun, you would refer to a person who is thought to be guilty of committing a crime or wrongdoing. For example, "The police have apprehended a suspect in connection to the robbery."
She crimped her hair before the party to give it more volume and texture.