suspection

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of suspecting or doubting the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

  - "The detective had strong suspicions about the suspect's alibi."
  - "There was a general suspicion of the new policy among the employees."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suspection
expectation , relation , relation

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Variants

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suspect , suspected , suspecting , suspects

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'suspectare', meaning 'to suspect' or 'to look askance'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'suspicion' has been used in the titles of several works of literature, including a novel by Joseph Conrad and a play by Thomas Middleton.

2. In some legal contexts, 'suspicion' is used to refer to a reasonable ground for suspicion, which is necessary for a search warrant or an arrest.

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Related Concepts

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1. Doubt: Suspicion is a form of doubt, but it often implies a belief that there is evidence or reason to doubt.

2. Paranoia: Suspicion can sometimes lead to paranoia, where a person becomes excessively suspicious and sees threats where none exist.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suspicion' is often used to build tension and create mystery. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the narrator's growing suspicion of the old man leads him to commit a terrible crime.

How to Memorize "suspection"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a furrowed brow and a thoughtful expression, deep in thought as they consider whether to trust something or someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suspicion' with the idea of a detective investigating a crime scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'suspicion' starts with the letter 's', like'sleuth' in 'detective'.

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