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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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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 King said last month that the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries after his brother was arrested and then released on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action after a demonstration outside New Scotland Yard.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Many in Japan retain a suspicion of military authority, and some worry that arming Japan risks making the country more of a target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

No, I thought with despair, thrusting aside the small core of suspicion each time it formed.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.