suspection

/səsˈpɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or idea that someone is involved in something wrong or dishonest, or that something is likely to happen

“She voiced her suspicion that the boss was embezzling company funds.”

2. noun

a doubt or query about something

“The author’s suspicion about the plot twist left readers curious.”

3. verb

to form an opinion about something or someone

“The detective’s task was to suspect the culprit from the crime scene evidence.”

Synonyms

  • doubt
  • misgiving
  • query

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • certitude