1. support or assistance from a source that is questionable, unreliable, or of uncertain trustworthiness
The candidate received suspect support from anonymous donors.
O candidato recebeu apoio suspeito de doadores anônimos.
2. backing that raises doubts about motives or legitimacy
The project's suspect support from the government raised concerns among critics.
O apoio suspeito do governo ao projeto levantou preocupações entre críticos.