Synonyms for Suspicion & Similar Words
Definition of suspicion
- noun
- an impression that something might be the case; "he had an intuition that something had gone wrong"
- doubt about someone's honesty
- the state of being suspected; "he tried to shield me from suspicion"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "suspicion"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like distrust, hunch, intuition can replace "suspicion" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "suspicion" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Suspicion" in song lyrics
See how suspicion is used in real songs:
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"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.