Basic Details
Word: Suspicion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling or belief that something is wrong or that someone has done something wrong.
Synonyms: Distrust, doubt, mistrust
Antonyms: Trust, confidence, certainty
Idioms and Phrases
- Under suspicion: To be believed to have done something wrong. Example: "After the incident, he found himself under suspicion from his colleagues."
- A shadow of suspicion: A slight doubt or belief that something might be wrong. Example: "Although she smiled, there was a shadow of suspicion in her eyes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teachers suspicious behaviour made the students wonder if she was hiding something important.
Example 2: He looked at her with suspicion when she arrived late to the meeting.
Example 3: The police acted quickly on the suspicion that a crime had been committed in the area.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "suspicion" comes from the Latin word "suspicio," which means to "look up at"? This indicates how a person may look at something with doubt or unease.
Famous Quote
"Suspicion is the cancer of friendship." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suspicion" mean?
a) A feeling of trust
b) A feeling that something is wrong
c) A type of belief
d) An action of playing
Answer: b) A feeling that something is wrong
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suspicion"?
a) Clarity
b) Trust
c) Distrust
d) Acceptance
Answer: c) Distrust
3. Which word is an antonym of "suspicion"?
a) Doubt
b) Confidence
c) Mistrust
d) Distrust
Answer: b) Confidence
4. Which sentence uses "suspicion" correctly?
a) She had a suspicion that the cake was too sweet.
b) His suspicion was like a bright light.
c) The suspicion was running through the park.
d) The suspicion enjoyed the concert.
Answer: a) She had a suspicion that the cake was too sweet.
5. What does "under suspicion" mean?
a) To feel happy
b) To be believed to have done something wrong
c) To sing a song
d) To go for a walk
Answer: b) To be believed to have done something wrong
