suspicion

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of doubt or mistrust toward someone or something.

  - "He had a suspicion that his boss was hiding something from him."
  - "The detective followed his suspicion and found the missing evidence."

• noun

  The act of suspecting; the state or condition of being suspected.

  - "She was put under suspicion for embezzlement."
  - "He was in a state of deep suspicion."

• noun

  A reason to suspect or believe that something is true.

  - "He had no suspicion of wrongdoing."
  - "The evidence provided a strong suspicion of guilt."

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Pronunciation

1. /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suspicion
conception , perception , infusion , delusion , impression , obsession

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Variants

List of all variants of suspicion that leads to same result
suspicion , suspicions , suspicioned , suspicioning , above suspicion , above/beyond suspicion , beyond suspicion , on suspicion of , under a cloud of suspicion , under suspicion , the finger of blame , the finger of blame/suspicion , the finger of suspicion

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Forms

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suspicions, suspecting, suspected

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Etymology

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From Old French suspecion, from sus 'under' + specion 'sight, observation'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'suspicion' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to express suspicion openly.

3. The term 'suspicion' is often used interchangeably with the term 'distrust'.

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Related Concepts

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1. doubt: Suspicion and doubt are related concepts, as both involve a feeling of uncertainty or mistrust.

2. mistrust: Suspicion and mistrust are closely related, as both involve a feeling of distrust or lack of faith in someone or something.

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Culture

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Suspicion is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often used to explore themes of trust, betrayal, and paranoia. In literature, it is a major element in many detective and mystery stories. In art, it is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that depict suspicious or mistrustful characters. In music, it is a common theme in genres such as blues and jazz.

How to Memorize "suspicion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person looking over their shoulder with a worried expression, or a magnifying glass being used to examine a suspicious object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suspicion' with words such as 'doubt', 'mistrust', and 'investigation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Suspicious Sightings Under Consideration' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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