Suspicion Definition

suspicion
noun
  1. an impression that something might be the case; "he had an intuition that something had gone wrong"
  2. doubt about someone's honesty
  3. the state of being suspected; "he tried to shield me from suspicion"
  4. being of a suspicious nature; "his suspiciousness destroyed his marriage"

"Suspicion" in song lyrics

See how suspicion is used in real songs:

  • "so i won't arouse suspicion"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "And you can say I'm crazy, but she never draws suspicion"
    Apathy — Weird Story
  • "Camouflaged surveillance, intuition want me suspicion"
    Black Rose Kartel — Murder Inc.

Usage tips for "suspicion"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suspicion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suspicion to find words that pair well.

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