suspicion
/səˈspɪʃ.ən/ noun B1- The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.
- The condition of being suspected.
- Uncertainty, doubt.
- A trace, or slight indication. · a suspicion of a smile
- The imagining of something without evidence.
Plural suspicions
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But in an instant arose the dreadful suspicion of his being purposely omitted, for Mr.
But, my dear sister, though the event has proved you right, do not think me obstinate if I still assert that, considering what her behaviour was, my confidence was as natural as your suspicion.
Wickham has created, a suspicion of their nature shall not prevent me from unfolding his real character.
Detection could not be in your power, and suspicion certainly not in your inclination.
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