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Her suspicion grew when the door was open.
What does Suspicion mean?
a feeling that something may be wrong.
Dictionary definition
A feeling that something might be wrong or not fully true.
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The clue raised suspicion in the mystery story.
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A fair investigation needs evidence instead of suspicion alone.
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What does suspicion mean?
Suspicion means a feeling that something may be wrong.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to suspicion?
Doubt is close in meaning to suspicion in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for suspicion?
Trust contrasts with suspicion in this context.
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MeaningSuspicion means a feeling that something may be wrong.
ExampleExample: Her suspicion grew when the door was open.
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- Syllables
- suh · spish · uhn
- Strongest beat
- spish
- Ending
- uhn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spish.
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trustA helpful contrast word.
certaintyAnother useful opposite in context.
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Suspicion word family
Base word
suspicion
adjective
suspicious
Feeling unsure or doubtful.
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