suspicions
word · lemma: suspicion
/səˈspɪʃənz/
suh-SPI-shuhnz
/səspˈɪʃənz/
suh-SPI-shuhnz
Definition
Feelings or beliefs that someone may have done something wrong or that something is not true or right.
Usage & Nuances
'Suspicions' is usually used in a formal or neutral context, often about crime, dishonesty, or secrets. Common collocations: 'arouse suspicions', 'confirm suspicions', 'have suspicions'. It always refers to doubts without proof, often about people.
Spanish: sospechasPortuguese (BR): suspeitasPortuguese (PT): suspeitasChinese (Simplified): 怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑Hindi: संदेहArabic: شبهاتBengali: সন্দেহRussian: подозренияJapanese: 疑いVietnamese: nghi ngờKorean: 의심Turkish: şüpheUrdu: شبہاتIndonesian: kecurigaan
Example Sentences
She had suspicions about her coworker.
basic
After weeks of suspicions, they finally confronted him about the missing money.
natural
The police had suspicions about the strange noise.
basic
I tried to hide my suspicions from my friend.
basic
His story raised a lot of suspicions among the team.
natural
She couldn’t shake her suspicions, even after hearing his explanation.
natural