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suspicion Synonyms

Another word for suspicion

Choosing another word for suspicion depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, especially something bad or illegal, without definite proof.

Usage Example

"The auditor had a strong hunch that the financial records had been altered."

Strongest
hunch
Strong
intuition
inkling
gut feeling
surmise
notion
conjecture
impression

• noun (Context 2)

Cautious distrust or lack of confidence in someone or something.

Usage Example

"The two rival departments viewed each other's proposals with mutual distrust."

Strongest
distrust
mistrust
doubt
Strong
skepticism
wariness
misgiving
qualm
cynicism

• noun (Context 3)

A very slight trace or amount of something.

Usage Example

"The sauce was seasoned with garlic, herbs, and just a trace of nutmeg."

Strongest
trace
hint
touch
Strong
tinge
suggestion
dash
glimmer
whisper

Opposites of suspicion

The opposite of suspicion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

trust
certainty
confidence
abundance
faith
conviction
belief
surplus
See all opposites of suspicion

• Nearby Words

suspensefully
suspensefulness
suspension
suspicion
suspicious
suspiciously
suspiciousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suspicion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suspicion
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