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a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong: They were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing. Several members of staff are under suspicion of stealing money. suspicion noun (ABOUT SOMETHING) B2. an idea that something may be true: [ + (that) ] I had a sneaking suspicion that the two events might be connected.
[uncountable, countable] a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof. They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. on suspicion of something He was arrested on suspicion of murder. suspicion that… I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth.
Suspicion is a feeling that something might be true. If your friends seem to be keeping a secret from you, you might have a suspicion that they are planning a surprise party for your birthday. Suspicion can mean the same as hunch or inkling, like when you have a suspicion that your friend is hiding a flower bouquet behind his back.
