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n. - Someone who is under a cloud of doubt; Also: Under suspicion

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Used as a noun, listen here, it means: n. - Someone who is under a cloud of doubt; Also: Under suspicion. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To hold the thought or impression that there is probably something wrong without clear proof or evidence. Also: Under suspicion.

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  • I also take issue with your presumtion that this suspect is a addict of any sort.
  • Should the government have to show that the suspect is an agent of a foreign power?
  • He ` s not what they call a suspect, but they ` re both, you know, people of interest.
  • Law enforcement officials said the suspect is the person who bought the Nissan Pathfinder used in the bombing attempt.
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  • ''suspect" is a heteronym, which means you may find it with different pronunciations and different meanings.
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