suspicion
/səˈspɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण सस्पिशन
शक, संदेह, आशंका
Core wordPYP · asked 5 times
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as antonym
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[U, C] ~ (of sth) | ~ (that…)
a feeling that somebody has done something wrong or illegal, without having definite proof
शक, संदेह, आशंका
- He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
- Her sudden wealth aroused suspicion.
- The police arrested him on suspicion of fraud.
+ 2 more examples
- Her strange behaviour raised the teacher's suspicion.
- The family was under suspicion after the robbery.
Synonyms distrust mistrust doubt
Opposite trust confidence faith
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[C] ~ (that…)
a feeling that something is true, although you are not sure
अनुमान, अंदेशा
- I have a suspicion that he knew the answer all along.
- Her suspicion grew when the two answers matched word for word.
- I have a suspicion that the shop is closed today.
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- His suspicion that the water was unsafe turned out to be true.
- They had a vague suspicion that someone had been in the room.
Synonyms hunch feeling inkling
Opposite certainty
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[sing.] a ~ of sth formal
a very small amount of something
हल्का सा, ज़रा सा (अंश)
- a suspicion of a smile on her lips
- There was a suspicion of salt in the sweet halwa.
- There was a suspicion of cardamom in the tea.
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- He spoke with a suspicion of anger in his voice.
- A suspicion of rain was in the evening air.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
suspicion of / about + noun
Use suspicion of when you doubt a person for a wrong act, and about when you doubt a matter. The person doubted often follows of.
किसी व्यक्ति पर गलत काम का संदेह हो तो 'suspicion of' आता है; किसी विषय के बारे में संदेह हो तो 'suspicion about' भी चलता है।
- The police had no suspicion of the shopkeeper.
- She has some suspicion about the accounts.
suspicion that + clause
A that-clause states what you suspect is true.
जो बात आपको सच लगती है पर पक्की नहीं, उसे बताने के लिए that-clause आता है।
- I have a suspicion that the paper has been leaked.
under suspicion / above suspicion
Under suspicion means that people think you may have done wrong; above suspicion means no one doubts you. Neither takes an article.
'Under suspicion' का अर्थ है कि लोग आप पर शक करते हैं; 'above suspicion' का अर्थ है कि कोई शक नहीं करता। दोनों में article नहीं लगता।
- Two clerks are under suspicion for the missing files.
a suspicion of + noun (small amount)
It can also mean a very small amount of something, as in a suspicion of a smile.
इसका अर्थ किसी चीज़ की बहुत थोड़ी मात्रा भी हो सकता है, जैसे 'a suspicion of a smile'।
- There was a suspicion of salt in the tea.
+Collocations 4
adjective + suspicion
vaguegrowingdeepreasonableunfounded
- He had a growing suspicion that his friend was lying.
verb + suspicion
arouseraiseconfirmdismisshave
- The late arrival aroused the guard's suspicion.
suspicion + preposition
on suspicion ofbeyondaboveunderof
- He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
look / treat with + suspicion
look attreatregardview
- The villagers looked at the stranger with suspicion.
“More examples 5
- The customs officer's suspicion grew when the traveller refused to open his bag.
जब यात्री ने अपना बैग खोलने से मना किया तो सीमा-शुल्क अधिकारी का संदेह बढ़ गया।
- I have a faint suspicion that Rohan has forgotten my birthday.
मुझे हल्का सा शक है कि रोहन मेरा जन्मदिन भूल गया है।
- Three men were detained on suspicion of cheating in the exam.
परीक्षा में नकल के संदेह में तीन आदमियों को हिरासत में लिया गया।
- A good judge must be above suspicion.
एक अच्छे न्यायाधीश को हर संदेह से ऊपर होना चाहिए।
- She received the offer with suspicion because it seemed too good.
उसने प्रस्ताव को संदेह के साथ स्वीकार किया क्योंकि वह बहुत अच्छा लगता था।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The police arrested him in suspicion of theft.
✓ The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
The fixed phrase is on suspicion of.
स्थिर phrase 'on suspicion of' है, 'in suspicion of' नहीं।
✗ I have suspicion on my neighbour.
✓ I have a suspicion about my neighbour.
Suspicion needs a, and the preposition is about or of, not on.
Suspicion के साथ 'a' आता है और preposition 'about' या 'of' होता है, 'on' नहीं।
✗ He suspicioned that the paper was leaked.
✓ He suspected that the paper was leaked.
The verb is suspect; suspicion is only a noun.
Verb 'suspect' है; 'suspicion' केवल noun है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe doubt about someone or something, with different degrees.
ये शब्द किसी व्यक्ति या बात पर संदेह की अलग-अलग मात्रा बताते हैं।
A feeling, usually without proof, that someone has done wrong.
बिना सबूत के यह भावना कि किसी ने गलत किया है।
- The teacher had a suspicion that he was copying.
Uncertainty about whether something is true.
किसी बात के सच होने के बारे में अनिश्चितता।
- I have no doubt about her honesty.
A settled lack of trust in someone.
किसी पर भरोसे की स्थायी कमी।
- Years of lies led to deep distrust.
¶Idioms 2
above suspicion
so honest that nobody could suspect you
संदेह से परे, पूरी तरह ईमानदार
- The cashier was above suspicion; he had served thirty years without a complaint.
under suspicion
suspected of doing something wrong
शक के घेरे में
- Three employees are under suspicion for the missing files.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
sus·pi·cion
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Above suspicion, under suspicion, on suspicion of.
Idioms: above suspicion (शक से परे), under suspicion (शक के घेरे में), on suspicion of (किसी बात के शक में)।
'Caesar's wife must be above suspicion.'
सूक्ति 'Caesar's wife must be above suspicion' है।