Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

under-suspicion

phrase

/ˌʌndər səˈspɪʃən/

Definition

Being in a state of being suspected of wrongdoing or illicit activity.

Examples

The banker was under suspicion after the missing funds were discovered.
She felt like she was under suspicion when everyone started asking her about her whereabouts.

Meaning

When someone is described as being ‘under suspicion’, it means that they are suspected of having committed a crime or wrongdoing, even if there is no proof yet.