Meaning: To believe something is true or likely without proof.
Hindi: संदेह करना / शक करना
Synonyms: doubt, mistrust, speculate, presume
Antonyms: trust, believe, confirm
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2023 T-2
suspect in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A doubtful look or examination of one's motives.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Suspect
The correct answer is:
D) Suspect
Explanation:
Suspect means to have doubt or mistrust about something, including someone's motives or actions, which matches the given definition.
The other options are not suitable:
• Introspect means to examine one's own thoughts and feelings.
• Retrospect means to look back at past events.
• Circumspect means to be cautious or wary. - SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Spelling
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the spelling error.
It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspectt a panther around.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Suspect
Solution:
The incorrectly spelt word in the sentence is "suspectt", which has an extra 't' at the end.
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Kickd – ❌ Incorrect option; not present in the sentence
• Panthar – ❌ Incorrect option; also not present in the sentence
• Suspect – ✔ This is the correct spelling; the word in the sentence "suspectt" is wrong
• Dificuult – ❌ Incorrect option; the word "difficult" is spelled correctly in the sentence
Correct spelling: suspect
Answer: Option C (Suspect) - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Vocabulary
What does the word "Suspect" refer to?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) A person who is believed to be involved in a crime
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "A person who is believed to be involved in a crime"
"Suspect" (noun) = a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence; a person who is believed or suspected to have committed a criminal act, though not yet proven guilty. ✓
Key point: A suspect is BELIEVED/SUSPECTED — not yet proven guilty. The key principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' means a suspect retains presumption of innocence. ✓
Example: 'The police have identified a suspect in the robbery case.' = a person they believe may have committed the robbery. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'A person who believes in something without proof' — this describes a 'believer' or someone with unfounded
Examples
- “The police suspect him of being involved in the robbery.”
suspect – questions
What is the meaning of suspect in Hindi?
suspect means “संदेह करना / शक करना” in Hindi. In English: To believe something is true or likely without proof.
What are the synonyms of suspect?
Synonyms of suspect: doubt, mistrust, speculate, presume.
What is the opposite of suspect?
Antonyms of suspect: trust, believe, confirm.
Has suspect been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – suspect has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-2.