🤨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.

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