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Meaning of suspicion
A feeling or thought that something is possibly true or that someone is involved in something, without having proof
Etymology of suspicion
The word "suspicion" originates from the Latin "suspicio", which means "a mistrust" or "a distrust", derived from "suspicere", meaning "to look up at" or "to mistrust"
Historically, the word has been used to express a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about someone or something
Synonyms
mistrust
doubt
apprehension
fear
unease
misgiving
uncertainty
skepticism
wariness
caution
qualm
trepidation
anxiety
uneasiness
apprehensiveness
distrust
disbelief
incredulity
suspicion
surmise
conjecture
speculation
guesswork
intuition
hunch
inkling
notion
impression
misapprehension
misconception
Definitions
- A feeling or thought that something is possibly true or that someone is involved in something, without having proof
- * A vague or unfounded opinion or notion
Usage Examples
- The police had a suspicion that the suspect was involved in the crime, but they needed more evidence to prove it
- * She had a suspicion that her partner was hiding something from her, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it
Antonyms
trust
confidence
faith
certainty
assurance
conviction
credence
reliance
dependence
hope
optimism
positiveness
assurance
sureness
confidence
certainty
belief
credulity
gullibility