suspicion

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство или убеждение, что что-то возможно или вероятно, особенно что-то неправильное или незаконное; также может обозначать сомнение в чьей-либо честности, состояние подозрения или склонность к подозрительности.

A noun referring to a feeling or belief that something is possible or likely, especially something wrong or illegal; it can also denote doubt about someone's honesty, the state of being suspected, or a tendency to be suspicious.

1. Impression or feelingB1formal

   A feeling or thought that something is possible or likely, often without clear proof.

   Подозрение

   • I have a suspicion that she is hiding something.
   • He had a nagging suspicion that he had forgotten something important.
   • There was a suspicion in the air that the deal was not legitimate.

   Synonymsconjecturefeelingguesshunchimpressioninklingnotionsuggestionsurmisetrace

   Antonymsassurancecertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

2. Doubt about honestyB1formal

   A feeling of doubt or distrust regarding someone's character, actions, or motives.

   Подозрение

   • Her constant lies raised suspicion among her colleagues.
   • The detective's suspicion fell on the new employee.
   • He looked at the stranger with suspicion.

   Synonymscharinessdistrustdoubtmisgivingmistrustskepticismuncertaintywariness

   Antonymsconfidencefaithtrust

3. State of being suspectedB2formal

   The condition of being thought to be guilty of something, especially a crime.

   Подозрение

   • He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
   • The police held him under suspicion for several hours.
   • She was cleared of all suspicion after the investigation.

4. Suspicious natureB2formal

   A tendency to be distrustful or to suspect others easily.

   Подозрительность

   • His natural suspicion made it hard for him to trust anyone.
   • She viewed every offer with suspicion.
   • The culture of suspicion in the office was damaging morale.

   Synonymsdistrustdoubtmistrustskepticismsuspiciousnesswariness

   Antonymsconfidencecredulityfaithinnocencetrust