Simple meaning
What does Suspicion mean?
a feeling that something may be wrong.
Dictionary definition
A feeling that something might be wrong or not fully true.
Example sentences
Suspicion in a sentence
easy
The character showed suspicion in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about suspicion during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like suspicion to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Suspicion
doubtClose meaning in common use.
mistrustSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
trustA helpful contrast word.
certaintyAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Suspicion word family
Base word
suspicion
adjective
suspicious
Feeling unsure or doubtful.
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What does suspicion mean?
SUSPICION means a feeling that something may be wrong.
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