Suspicion: meaning, definitions and examples

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suspicion

[ səˈspɪʃən ]

^{Context #1}

feeling of doubt

A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong, without any proof.

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, mistrust

Examples of usage

She had a suspicion that he was lying.
The police acted on a suspicion that he was involved in the robbery.

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sense of unease

A feeling of unease or mistrust.

Synonyms

apprehension, skepticism, wariness

Examples of usage

He looked at her with suspicion.
There was a suspicion in the air that something was wrong.

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suspicious act

An act of suspecting something, especially something wrong or illegal.

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, mistrust

Examples of usage

The letter was opened under suspicion of containing drugs.
The authorities detained him on suspicion of espionage.

Translations

Translations of the word "suspicion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suspeita

🇮🇳 संदेह

🇩🇪 Verdacht

🇮🇩 kecurigaan

🇺🇦 підозра

🇵🇱 podejrzenie

🇯🇵 疑い

🇫🇷 suspicion

🇪🇸 sospecha

🇹🇷 şüphe

🇰🇷 의심

🇸🇦 شك

🇨🇿 podezření

🇸🇰 podozrenie

🇨🇳 怀疑

🇸🇮 sum

🇮🇸 grunur

🇰🇿 күдік

🇬🇪 ეჭვი

🇦🇿 şübhə

🇲🇽 sospecha

Word origin

The word 'suspicion' originated from the Latin word 'suspicere', which means 'to look up at, regard with mistrust.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass the current meanings of doubt, mistrust, and unease. The concept of suspicion has played a significant role in human interactions, law enforcement, and psychology, highlighting the importance of trust and perception in society.