suspicion

[səˈspɪʃn]

suspicion Definition

• 1. a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, especially something bad or wrong
• 2. a very slight trace of something

Using suspicion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suspicion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a suspicion that he is lying.

• Example

  She was arrested on suspicion of murder.

• Example

  There is a suspicion of corruption in the company.

• Example

  He left the room under a cloud of suspicion.

suspicion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suspicion

• doubt
• mistrust
• distrust
• apprehension
• misgiving

Antonyms for suspicion

• trust
• confidence
• certainty

Phrases with suspicion

• under suspicion

  regarded with distrust or as a possible suspect

  Example

  The police put him under suspicion for the robbery.

• beyond suspicion

  completely trustworthy or free from suspicion

  Example

  Her honesty is beyond suspicion.

• arouse suspicion

  to cause someone to begin to think that something is wrong or that someone has done something wrong

  Example

  His behavior aroused suspicion among his colleagues.

Origins of suspicion

from Latin 'suspicere', meaning 'to look up at'

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Summary: suspicion in Brief

The term 'suspicion' [səˈspɪʃn] refers to a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, often involving negative connotations. It can also denote a very slight trace of something. Examples include 'I have a suspicion that he is lying.' and 'She was arrested on suspicion of murder.' Phrases like 'under suspicion' and 'beyond suspicion' highlight the degree of trust involved, while 'arouse suspicion' denotes the act of causing doubt.