suspicion

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.

ruСуществительное, 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.esSustantivo que denota la sensación o creencia de que algo es posible o probable, especialmente algo incorrecto o ilegal; también puede referirse a la duda sobre la honestidad de alguien, al estado de ser sospechoso o a la tendencia a la desconfianza.frNom désignant le sentiment ou la conviction que quelque chose est possible ou probable, en particulier quelque chose de mauvais ou d'illégal ; peut aussi désigner le doute sur l'honnêteté de quelqu'un, l'état de méfiance ou la tendance à être soupçonneux.deSubstantiv, das das Gefühl oder die Überzeugung bezeichnet, dass etwas möglich oder wahrscheinlich ist, besonders etwas Falsches oder Illegales; es kann auch Zweifel an der Ehrlichkeit einer Person, einen Zustand des Misstrauens oder die Neigung zum Misstrauen bedeuten.ptSubstantivo que designa o sentimento ou a crença de que algo é possível ou provável, especialmente algo errado ou ilegal; também pode indicar dúvida quanto à honestidade de alguém, o estado de suspeita ou a tendência a desconfiar.zh名词，指认为某事可能或很可能发生的感受或信念，尤指认为某事不正当或违法；也可指对某人的诚实心存怀疑，即怀疑的状态或倾向于猜疑。arاسم يدل على شعور أو اعتقاد بأن شيئًا ما ممكن أو محتمل، وخاصة أن يكون خطأً أو غير قانوني؛ كما يدل على الشك في أمانة شخص ما أو حالة الارتياب أو الميل إلى الشك.

1. Impression or feeling B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодозрениеesimpresión o sensaciónfrImpression ou sentimentdeVerdachtptSuspeitazh怀疑arشعور بالشك

   Synonymes: conjecturefeelingguesshunchimpressioninklingnotionsuggestionsurmisetrace

   Antonymes: assurancecertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

2. Doubt about honesty B1 formal

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

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

   ruПодозрениеesDuda sobre la honestidadfrDoute sur l'honnêtetédeVerdachtptSuspeitazh怀疑arشك

   Synonymes: charinessdistrustdoubtmisgivingmistrustskepticismuncertaintywariness

   Antonymes: confidencefaithtrust

3. State of being suspected B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодозрениеesestado de ser sospechosofrÉtat d'être suspectédeVerdachtptSuspeitazh嫌疑arالشك في ارتكاب جريمة

4. Suspicious nature B2 formal

   A tendency to be distrustful or to suspect others easily.

   • 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.

   ruПодозрительностьesCarácter suspicazfrnature soupçonneusedeArgwohnptDesconfiançazh多疑arالشك

   Synonymes: distrustdoubtmistrustskepticismsuspiciousnesswariness

   Antonymes: confidencecredulityfaithinnocencetrust

• suspicions plural form
• suspicions' possessive plural form
• suspicion's possessive singular form