suspicion

See: ABOVE SUSPICION.

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above suspicion

[above suspicion] {adj. phr.} Too good to be suspected; not likely to do wrong. * /The umpire in the game must be above suspicion of supporting one side over the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

marked man

[marked man] {n. phr.} A man whose behavior has made him the object of suspicion; a man whose life may be in danger. * /When Dave dared to criticize the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

under a cloud

[under a cloud] {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate's bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hang over one's head

[hang over one's head] {v. phr.} To be a danger or threat to you. - An overused phrase. * /Over Jimmy's head hung the teacher's suspicion that Jimmy had cheated […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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