1 [U,C] ~ (that...) a feeling that sb has done sth 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. * I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. * My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. * She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. * His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. * It's time to confront him with our suspicions.
seealsoSUSPECT
2 [C] ~ (that...) a feeling or belief that sth is true, even though you have no proof:
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station.
3 [U,C] the feeling that you cannot trust sb/sth:
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. * Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated.
4 [sing.] ~ of sth (formal) a small amount of sth
SYNHINT:
His mouth quivered in the suspicion of a smile. * Wasn't there even a suspicion of truth in what he said?
IDIOMS
above / beyond suspicion too good, honest, etc. to have done sth wrong, illegal or dishonest:
Nobody who was near the scene of the crime is above suspicion.
under suspicion (of sth) suspected of doing sth wrong, illegal or dishonest:
The whole family is currently under suspicion of her murder. * A number of surgeons came under suspicion of unethical behaviour.
moreatFINGERn.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is suspicion a noun, verb, or something else?
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