Definitions and Examples of suspect, guilty, involved
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is believed to have committed a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The police have a suspect in custody for the robbery.
Example
I suspect that he stole my wallet.
Responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; having committed an offense.
Example
The judge found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to life in prison.
Having a part or role in something, especially something that is illegal or wrong.
Example
She was involved in a car accident and had to pay for the damages.
Key Differences: suspect vs guilty vs involved
- 1Suspect refers to a person who is believed to have committed a crime or wrongdoing.
- 2Guilty describes a person who has been proven to have committed a crime or wrongdoing.
- 3Involved describes a person who has played a part or role in something, especially something that is illegal or wrong.
Effective Usage of suspect, guilty, involved
- 1Legal Context: Use suspect and guilty in legal contexts to describe a person's involvement in a crime.
- 2Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms to describe a person's level of involvement in any situation.
- 3News Reporting: Incorporate these antonyms in news reporting to provide accurate information about a crime or wrongdoing.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Suspect refers to a person who is believed to have committed a crime, guilty describes a person who has been proven to have committed a crime, and involved describes a person who has played a part in something, especially something that is illegal or wrong. Use these words in legal contexts, everyday conversation, and news reporting to provide accurate information and describe a person's level of involvement in any situation.
