under suspicion

phrase

: thought possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong : suspected

He is under suspicion of selling illegal drugs.

Examples of under suspicion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While in custody, new evidence caused Kerry to be rearrested under suspicion of commission, preparation, or instigation of an act of terrorism, reports ABC News. — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026

The head coach of a United Football League (UFL) team was arrested in Tarrant County over the weekend under suspicion of driving while intoxicated. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

Kaylen Stroter, 22, was later arrested under suspicion of first-degree murder, police posted Thursday night on X. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026

Britney's reunion with her two sons comes just weeks after she was arrested on March 4 under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for under suspicion

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