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suspect (s) (noun), suspects (pl)
Something that is thought of as a probable cause of a bad condition: The investigators are convinced that the food poisoning which occurred at the restaurant was the potato salad. In other words, the potato salad is the suspect of the food poisoning.
This entry is located in the following unit: spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective (page 12)
suspect (verb), suspects; suspected; suspecting
1. To suppose to be true or probable; imagine.
2. To have doubts about; distrust.
3. To think (a person) guilty without proof; such as, one who is suspected of committing a crime.
This entry is located in the following unit: spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective (page 13)
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prime suspect (s) (noun), prime suspects (pl)
Someone who is believed to be guilty of committing a criminal act: Matilda's cousin is the prime suspect in the robbery of a man who was walking in the park.
Someone who is thought to be a criminal.
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This entry is located in the following units: prim-, primi-, primo- (page 2) spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective (page 6)
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prime suspect, prime suspects
Someone who is considered to be involved in a criminal act or several illegal activities. (1)
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