Synonyms for

Suspicions

Verb / sʌˈspɪʃʌnz / Another word for suspicions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Suspicions are feelings of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

suspiciousness distrust suspicion hunch misgiving intuition mistrust doubts mistrust apprehension distrust misgivings skepticism unease dubiousness suspicion qualms scepticism misbelief uncertainty disbelief disquiet fear incredulity jealousy wariness worries

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehensions misgivings doubts reservations

Informal

hunches gut feelings inklings niggles

Literary

forebodings presages ominations

Antonyms

certainty confidence assurance belief conviction faith trust

Common collocations

  • harbor suspicions
  • arouse suspicions
  • raise suspicions
  • allay suspicions
  • confirm suspicions
  • deep suspicions
  • growing suspicions
  • initial suspicions

Word family

noun suspicion
verb suspect
adjective suspicious

Usage note

Suspicions often implies a lack of concrete evidence, suggesting a feeling or belief that something is wrong or likely to be true. It is generally more formal than 'doubts'.

Example sentences

  1. The detective had suspicions that the suspect was lying.
  2. She had suspicions that her sister was the one who ate the last cookie.
  3. The teacher had suspicions that the student was cheating on the test.
  4. He couldn't shake off his suspicions that something was wrong.
  5. Her suspicions were confirmed when she saw her boyfriend with another girl.

Quotes

  • Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society.
  • We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.
  • The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that's also a hypocrite!

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