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Suspect (Noun)

Someone who is under suspicion.

Nouns denoting people.

The police have identified a suspect in the murder case and are bringing them in for questioning.
She was a suspect in the embezzlement scheme and was fired from her job.
The detectives had several suspects in mind, but they needed more evidence to make an arrest.
The FBI was searching for a suspect who was wanted for armed robbery.
He was the main suspect in the investigation and was under surveillance by the authorities.

A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused.

Nouns denoting people.

The police officer informed the suspect of their rights before taking them into custody for questioning.
The lawyer for the suspect argued that the evidence presented was circumstantial and not enough to prove guilt.
The judge ruled that the suspect was not liable for the damages claimed by the plaintiff.
The suspect in the embezzlement case was found not guilty due to lack of evidence.
The prosecutor presented the case against the suspect, outlining the charges and evidence gathered during the investigation.