Suspicioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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suspicioning

 

[ səˈspɪʃənɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

The act of suspecting or having doubts about something or someone. It involves a sense of distrust or skepticism regarding the truth or integrity of a situation or individual.

Synonyms

doubt, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion.

Examples of usage

  • I am suspicioning that he may not be telling the truth.
  • She kept suspicioning that her colleagues were hiding something.
  • Have you been suspicioning her motives all along?
  • The police began suspicioning the man after hearing inconsistent stories.

Translations

Translations of the word "suspicioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suspeitando

🇮🇳 संदेह करना

🇩🇪 verdächtigend

🇮🇩 kecurigaan

🇺🇦 підозрюючи

🇵🇱 podejrzewanie

🇯🇵 疑いを持っている

🇫🇷 soupçonnant

🇪🇸 sospechando

🇹🇷 şüphelenme

🇰🇷 의심하고 있는

🇸🇦 الشك

🇨🇿 podezřívání

🇸🇰 podozrievanie

🇨🇳 怀疑

🇸🇮 sumničarenje

🇮🇸 grunur

🇰🇿 күмәндану

🇬🇪 ეჭვიანობა

🇦🇿 şübhələnmə

🇲🇽 sospechando

Etymology

The term 'suspicioning' appears to be a relatively modern derivation of the noun 'suspicion', which originates from the Latin word 'suspicio', meaning 'to look up at' or 'to mistrust'. The transformation into the gerund 'suspicioning' suggests a progressive aspect of what was once a static noun. This evolution reflects a linguistic tendency to adapt and expand the usage of words, particularly within the realm of emotion and interpersonal perception. The base form 'suspect' has roots in the same Latin origin, with the addition of 'suspicion' being emphasized in psychological contexts. Historically, 'suspicion' has been associated with a range of feelings, from mere doubt to more substantial concerns regarding honesty or intent. As society grapples with issues of trust, privacy, and intent in both personal relationships and broader social constructs, the notion of 'suspicioning' has developed as a way to articulate ongoing feelings of doubt or concern in various situations.