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alibi

/ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/
Main Example

He had a strong alibi for the night of the robbery.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A reason or explanation that shows someone was not at a place where a crime happened.

Other Example

She provided an alibi for her friend during the investigation.

His alibi was confirmed by several witnesses.

The detective found a solid alibi for the suspect.

Synonyms

strong alibi

valid alibi

rock-solid alibi

Synonyms

defense

excuse

justification

motive

/ˈmoʊtɪv/
en-us undefinedmotive
Main Example

She had a strong motive to help her friend.

Example context
en-us flagShe had a strong motive to help her friend.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A reason for doing something.

Other Example

His motive for studying hard was to get good grades.

en-us flagHis motive for studying hard was to get good grades.

The detective searched for a motive behind the crime.

en-us flagThe detective searched for a motive behind the crime.

Her motive for volunteering was to give back to the community.

en-us flagHer motive for volunteering was to give back to the community.
Synonyms

hidden motive

en-us flaghidden motive

personal motive

en-us flagpersonal motive

financial motive

en-us flagfinancial motive
Synonyms

reason

incentive

purpose

suspect

/ˈsʌspɛkt/
en-us undefinedsuspect
Main Example

She gave me a suspect look when I told my story.

Example context
en-us flagShe gave me a suspect look when I told my story.
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Having doubts or feelings of distrust about something or someone.

Other Example

He looked at the strange package with a suspect eye.

en-us flagHe looked at the strange package with a suspect eye.

Her suspect tone made me wonder if she believed me.

en-us flagHer suspect tone made me wonder if she believed me.

I felt suspect about his intentions after our conversation.

en-us flagI felt suspect about his intentions after our conversation.
Synonyms

suspect behavior

en-us flagsuspect behavior

suspect motives

en-us flagsuspect motives

suspect actions

en-us flagsuspect actions
Synonyms

doubtful

skeptical

mistrustful

detective

/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
en-us undefineddetective
Main Example

She read a detective novel last night.

Example context
en-us flagShe read a detective novel last night.
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to the work of a detective or investigation.

Other Example

He watched a detective movie last weekend.

en-us flagHe watched a detective movie last weekend.

The detective story kept me on the edge of my seat.

en-us flagThe detective story kept me on the edge of my seat.

They discussed the detective series during lunch.

en-us flagThey discussed the detective series during lunch.
Synonyms

detective work

en-us flagdetective work

detective story

en-us flagdetective story

detective fiction

en-us flagdetective fiction
Synonyms

investigative

sleuthing

inquisitive

evidence

/ˈɛvɪdəns/
en-us undefinedevidence
Main Example

The detective found evidence at the crime scene.

Example context
en-us flagThe detective found evidence at the crime scene.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Information or facts that help to prove something is true.

Other Example

The lawyer presented evidence to support her case.

en-us flagThe lawyer presented evidence to support her case.

We need more evidence to make a decision.

en-us flagWe need more evidence to make a decision.

The scientist gathered evidence for her research.

en-us flagThe scientist gathered evidence for her research.
Synonyms

strong evidence

en-us flagstrong evidence

clear evidence

en-us flagclear evidence

physical evidence

en-us flagphysical evidence
Synonyms

proof

testimony

confirmation

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