Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suspicion
noun
/səˈspɪʃ.ən/
Definition
A feeling or belief that something is possibly wrong or that someone is guilty of something.
Examples
- She gazed at him with suspicion when he returned home late.
- His suspicious behavior raised doubts among his friends.
Meaning
Suspicion refers to a mental state where a person doubts about the honesty or integrity of a situation or individual.
Synonyms
- doubt
- mistrust
- skepticism
- speculation
