suspicion

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noun

sus·pi·cion sə-ˈspi-shən How to pronounce suspicion (audio)

: the act or an instance of suspecting something wrong without proof or on slight evidence : mistrust

: a state of mental uneasiness and uncertainty : doubt

: a barely detectable amount : trace

just a suspicion of garlic

suspicion

2 of 2

verb

suspicioned; suspicioning sə-ˈspi-sh(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce suspicion (audio)

transitive verb

chiefly dialectal

: suspect

Example Sentences

Noun There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake. I thought the water might be making us sick, and my suspicions were confirmed by the lab tests. The note aroused her suspicions that he was having an affair. I have a sneaking suspicion that those cookies aren't really homemade. The new policies are regarded by many with suspicion. His story has raised some suspicion. I have my suspicions about his motives. Verb no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Early Tuesday, Texas state Sen. Charles Schwertner was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Travis County, police records show. —

Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2023 At the end of last year Tate was arrested by Romanian police on suspicion of rape, organized crime and human trafficking. —

Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Feb. 2023 An 84-year-old man was arrested Monday on suspicion of fatally shooting his 78-year-old wife in a home in the Skyline neighborhood, San Diego police said. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2023 The suspect, who also allegedly stabbed Mammone, was identified as 39-year-old Vanroy Evan Smith after being detained by bystanders and arrested on suspicion of murder. —

Jon Brown, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2023 Thomas was also arrested in Oregon in October 2019 on suspicion of DUI. —

Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023 Brooks was arrested at his home on Thursday on suspicion of making criminal threats, brandishing a deadly weapon, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm on school grounds and child abuse. —

Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2023 Brian McIntyre’s future as Cochise County’s top prosecutor was thrown into question after Sierra Vista police arrested the county attorney on suspicion of DUI in the early morning of Jan. 28. —

Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2023 He was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of murder, according to the sheriff's department. —

Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2023 See More

suspicion 1 of 2

noun

as in skepticism

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something all his promises were received with well-deserved suspicion

Synonyms & Similar Words

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skepticism
doubt
uncertainty
distrust
mistrust
disbelief
concern
paranoia
incertitude
dubiety
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wariness
distrustfulness
reservation
mistrustfulness
dubitation
query
anxiety
unbelief
qualm
compunction
tremor
scruple
niggle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

belief
conviction
confidence
certainty
trust
assurance
surety
certitude
faith
sureness
credence

as in hint

a very small amount new parents who were alarmed by just a suspicion of a rash on their baby's chest

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little
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

mass
quantity
wealth
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lot
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oversupply
overmuch
bonanza
overage
slab
hunk
chunk

suspicion

2 of 2

verb

chiefly dialect

as in to guess

to form an opinion from little or no evidence no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank

Synonyms & Similar Words

guess
suspect
assume
suppose
think
conjecture
presume
surmise
speculate
imagine
believe
daresay
infer
conclude
expect
deduce
gather
judge
hypothesize
theorize
reckon
conceive
hypothecate
take

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

prove
validate
document
demonstrate
establish
substantiate
ascertain
determine
learn
find out

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of suspicion are doubt, dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, and uncertainty. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone.

regarded the stranger with suspicion

The words doubt and suspicion are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.

plagued by doubts as to what to do

Although the words dubiety and suspicion have much in common, dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions.

felt some dubiety about its practicality

The words mistrust and suspicion can be used in similar contexts, but mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion.

had a great mistrust of doctors

In some situations, the words skepticism and suspicion are roughly equivalent. However, skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence.

an economic forecast greeted with skepticism

The synonyms uncertainty and suspicion are sometimes interchangeable, but uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty

单词	suspicion
释义	suspicion 1 of 2 noun sus·pi·cion sə-ˈspi-shən 1 a : the act or an instance of suspecting something wrong without proof or on slight evidence : mistrust b : a state of mental uneasiness and uncertainty : doubt 2 : a barely detectable amount : trace just a suspicion of garlic suspicion 2 of 2 verb suspicioned; suspicioning sə-ˈspi-sh(ə-)niŋ transitive verb chiefly dialectal : suspect Synonyms Noun distrust distrustfulness doubt dubiety dubitation [archaic] incertitude misdoubt misgiving mistrust mistrustfulness query reservation skepticism uncertainty Verb assume conjecture daresay guess imagine presume speculate suppose surmise suspect See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake. I thought the water might be making us sick, and my suspicions were confirmed by the lab tests. The note aroused her suspicions that he was having an affair. I have a sneaking suspicion that those cookies aren't really homemade. The new policies are regarded by many with suspicion. His story has raised some suspicion. I have my suspicions about his motives. Verb no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Early Tuesday, Texas state Sen. Charles Schwertner was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Travis County, police records show. —Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2023 At the end of last year Tate was arrested by Romanian police on suspicion of rape, organized crime and human trafficking. —Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Feb. 2023 An 84-year-old man was arrested Monday on suspicion of fatally shooting his 78-year-old wife in a home in the Skyline neighborhood, San Diego police said. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2023 The suspect, who also allegedly stabbed Mammone, was identified as 39-year-old Vanroy Evan Smith after being detained by bystanders and arrested on suspicion of murder. —Jon Brown, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2023 Thomas was also arrested in Oregon in October 2019 on suspicion of DUI. —Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023 Brooks was arrested at his home on Thursday on suspicion of making criminal threats, brandishing a deadly weapon, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm on school grounds and child abuse. —Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2023 Brian McIntyre’s future as Cochise County’s top prosecutor was thrown into question after Sierra Vista police arrested the county attorney on suspicion of DUI in the early morning of Jan. 28. —Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2023 He was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of murder, according to the sheriff's department. —Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English suspecioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin suspicion-, suspicio, from suspicere to suspect — more at suspect First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb circa 1637, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing suspicion above/beyond suspicion the finger of blame/suspicion under a cloud of suspicion on suspicion of under suspicion above/beyond suspicion the finger of blame/suspicion under a cloud of suspicion on suspicion of under suspicion Kids Definition suspicion 1 of 2 noun sus·pi·cion sə-ˈspish-ən 1 : the act or an instance of suspecting or being suspected 2 : a feeling that something is wrong without definite evidence 3 : a small amount suspicion 2 of 2 verb suspicioned; suspicioning -ˈspish-(ə-)niŋ chiefly substandard : suspect entry 3 Legal Definition suspicion noun sus·pi·cion : the act or an instance of suspecting something : a mental state usually short of belief in which one entertains a notion that something is wrong or that a fact exists without proof or on slight evidence see also reasonable suspicion suspicionless adjective suspicion 1 of 2 noun 1 as in skepticism a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something all his promises were received with well-deserved suspicion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance skepticism doubt uncertainty distrust mistrust disbelief concern paranoia incertitude dubiety misgiving incredulity misdoubt wariness distrustfulness reservation mistrustfulness dubitation query anxiety unbelief qualm compunction tremor scruple niggle Antonyms & Near Antonyms belief conviction confidence certainty trust assurance surety certitude faith sureness credence See More 2 as in hint a very small amount new parents who were alarmed by just a suspicion of a rash on their baby's chest Synonyms & Similar Words hint little glimmer shred sprinkling speck splash touch bit trace spark tad scruple lick particle smell strain ray smidgen handful scintilla smack dab shadow streak soupçon ounce smidgeon sliver spot minimum smidgin spatter crumb pinch dram smidge peanuts fleck dash ace shade nip mite dose portion driblet grain bite drop drop in the bucket skosh modicum whit semblance part taste iota vestige snap section molecule syllable mote atom patch fragment smattering jot shiver minim morsel tittle scattering scrap dot nibble splinter hoot granule nubbin smatter flyspeck flake shard shaving paring tatter clipping chip shot smithereens Antonyms & Near Antonyms mass quantity wealth pile lot abundance deal mess plenty profusion mountain loads heaps raft stack embarrassment bushel boatload bundle barrel reams excess bucket scads gobs volume fistful lashings oodles passel peck wad surplus overflow much potful lashins overabundance overkill superfluity surfeit lump superabundance oversupply overmuch bonanza overage slab hunk chunk See More suspicion 2 of 2 verb chiefly dialect as in to guess to form an opinion from little or no evidence no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank Synonyms & Similar Words guess suspect assume suppose think conjecture presume surmise speculate imagine believe daresay infer conclude expect deduce gather judge hypothesize theorize reckon conceive hypothecate take Antonyms & Near Antonyms prove validate document demonstrate establish substantiate ascertain determine learn find out See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of suspicion are doubt, dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, and uncertainty. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone. regarded the stranger with suspicion The words doubt and suspicion are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision. plagued by doubts as to what to do Although the words dubiety and suspicion have much in common, dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions. felt some dubiety about its practicality The words mistrust and suspicion can be used in similar contexts, but mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion. had a great mistrust of doctors In some situations, the words skepticism and suspicion are roughly equivalent. However, skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence. an economic forecast greeted with skepticism The synonyms uncertainty and suspicion are sometimes interchangeable, but uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result. assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty
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suspicion

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