🤨suspicion

noun
/səˈspɪʃən/

Meaning

a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or illegal
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example Sentences

He was arrested on suspicion of theft.

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

Example Expressions

arouse suspicion

Synonyms

doubt, mistrust, distrust, skepticism, uncertainty, wariness
Entry 1
doubt, mistrust, distrust, skepticism, uncertainty
Entry 2
doubt, mistrust, distrust, wariness

Antonyms

trust, confidence, belief, certainty, faith
Entry 1
trust, confidence, belief
Entry 2
trust, confidence, certainty, faith

Collocations

raise suspicion, under suspicion, deep suspicion, suspicion of, arouse suspicion, cast suspicion
Entry 1
raise suspicion, under suspicion, deep suspicion, suspicion of
Entry 2
under suspicion, suspicion of, arouse suspicion, cast suspicion

More Example Sentences

He is above suspicion.

Related Vocabularies

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
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A social class system often based on hereditary or occupation.
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

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