suspicions

NOUN

doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conjecture cynicism distrust impression jealousy misgiving mistrust notion skepticism uncertainty wariness

STRONG

chariness dubiety guess guesswork hunch idea incertitude incredulity qualm supposition surmise wonder

WEAK

bad vibes dubiosity funny feeling gut feeling lack of confidence nonbelief sneaking suspicion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

belief certainty confidence faith sureness trust

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof reality

WEAK

information

NOUN

hint, trace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

suggestion

STRONG

cast glimmer intimation shade shadow smell strain streak tinge touch whiff

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

brightness information light

WEAK

knowledge trust

Example Sentences

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Suspicions pop up frequently on the busy “isthisAI” subreddit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Suspicions were raised back in 2024 when Polish police noticed a network importing vast quantities of legal chemicals from China and India.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Suspicions had been raised about a man who had the same profile picture as David Graham.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Suspicions about rookie fireballer Edgardo Henriquez were confirmed, as Henriquez walked a batter to load the bases, walked in a run and gave up a run-scoring single.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Suspicions of his unworthiness had already strongly arisen at court, and orders were sent for the Supreme Court of Hispaniola, which still had jurisdiction in Cuba, to investigate his conduct.

From The History of Cuba, vol. 1 by Johnson, Willis Fletcher