French word suspect comes from Latin specio (I observe, watch, look at.), Latin sus-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| specio | Latin (lat) | I observe, watch, look at. |
| sus- | Latin (lat) | |
| suspicio | Latin (lat) | I admire. I look askance. I look up at or to. I suspect or mistrust. |
| suspectus | Latin (lat) | High regard, esteem, respect. The act of looking up or upwards. |
| suspect | French (fra) | A suspect Suspicious; suspect. |