Suspicion

Synonyms of suspicion

• doubt
• distrust
• mistrust

Antonyms of suspicion

• trust
• certainty
• confidence

Collocations of suspicion

deep suspicion

Frequency: 70 %

There was a deep suspicion that the CEO was involved in insider trading.

growing suspicion

Frequency: 60 %

There was a growing suspicion among the employees that layoffs were imminent.

justified suspicion

Frequency: 50 %

The police had a justified suspicion that the suspect was armed and dangerous.

lingering suspicion

Frequency: 45 %

Despite his alibi, there was a lingering suspicion that he was involved in the crime.

unfounded suspicion

Frequency: 35 %

The accusations were based on unfounded suspicion and had no merit.

Idiomatic Expressions for suspicion

• Phrase: without a shadow of a suspicion
  Meaning: to be completely certain or sure about something
  Usage: She knew without a shadow of a suspicion that her best friend would never betray her.