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Definitions

suspicion

[suh-spish-uhn] / səˈspɪʃ ən /
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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On Thursday, it said there were another two MPs under suspicion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Antonov was detained in western France last December on suspicion of fraud, following a European arrest warrant from Lithuania.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The East Kilbride and Strathaven MP stepped down from the Labour Party last month after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Priestley was initially arrested on suspicion of fraud before being released pending further inquiries.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Fig released a heavy sigh, confirming my suspicion.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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