suspicion

Everyday

1. Suspicion is a feeling that someone has done something wrong, without being sure. tree →
2. A suspicion is a feeling or idea that something is probably true. tree →
3. Suspicion is also not trusting someone. tree →
4. A suspicion of something is a very small amount or trace of it: a suspicion of a smile. tree →

In the lessons

In mystery stories suspicion falls on characters, and the reader tries to find who is guilty. In everyday life and safety, if a stranger or a situation makes you feel suspicious, tell a trusted adult. Phrases: under suspicion, arouse suspicion, on suspicion of, have a suspicion that.

Examples

• The detective had a suspicion that the butler was lying. tree →
• The man was arrested on suspicion of theft. tree →
• Everyone looked at Ben with suspicion when the biscuits disappeared. tree →
• I have a suspicion that it will rain. tree →
• Her strange story aroused suspicion. tree →
• The cat eyed the new dog with suspicion. tree →
• There was a suspicion of a smile on his face. tree →
• Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. tree →

Note

Adjective: suspicious; verb: suspect. Countable (a suspicion that...) and uncountable (with suspicion). Spelled with «-cion», not «-sion». A suspicion is not proof.