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an economic forecast greeted with skepticism. suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone. regarded the stranger with suspicion. mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion. had a great mistrust of doctors.
C1 [ C or U ] a feeling or belief that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong: "I'm arresting you on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs ," said the police officer. In these cases, the parents usually come under suspicion. usually UK She is under suspicion of murder.
SUSPICION definition: 1. a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong: 2. an idea that something may be…. Learn more.
1. variable noun [oft NOUN that, under N] Suspicion or a suspicion is a belief or feeling that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong. There was a suspicion that this runner attempted to avoid the procedures for dope testing.
Other forms: suspicions. Suspicion is a feeling that something might be true. If your friends seem to be keeping a secret from you, you might have a suspicion that they are planning a surprise party for your birthday.
an instance of suspecting something or someone. state of being suspected: under suspicion; above suspicion. imagination of anything to be the case or to be likely; a vague notion of something. a slight trace, hint, or suggestion: a suspicion of a smile.
noun. /səˈspɪʃn/. [uncountable, countable] a feeling that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest, even though you have no proof They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. He was arrested on suspicion of murder. suspicion (that…) I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth.
Definition of suspicion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · suspicion ( countable and uncountable, plural suspicions) The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong. The Decameron, Containing an Hundred Pleaſant Nouels: Wittily Diſcourſed, Betweene Seuen Honourable Ladies, and Three Noble Gentlemen.
