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Definition suspect in British English

suspect noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsʌspekt/
1

someone who the police believe may have committed a crime

Example

Jess had been killed, and her husband was the obvious suspect.

Example

a murder/bombing suspect

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2

someone or something that is likely to do or cause something, especially something bad

Example

When plants are ruined, snails and slugs are the chief suspects.

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Definition suspect in British English