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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The conditions under which the 2014 contract was awarded were the subject of a wide-ranging investigation in Brazil over suspicions that corruption influenced the decision to opt for the Swedish plane over the French-made Rafale.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"The investigation confirmed that all suspicions and evidence raised by Hover Lab against Kim Soo-hyun were unfounded," said the statement, which also thanked the supporters who had stood by the actor.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

And finally in April 2024, a chance encounter with the brothers saw Gibson's suspicions justified.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Analysts said a foreign ship of any kind carrying weapons near Iran in wartime would likely have drawn suspicions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

I nodded, agreeing, and wondered if my mother had further suspicions.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings