a feeling or belief that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong
The police had a suspicion that the driver had stolen the purse.
The detective had a strong suspicion that the witness was withholding crucial information.
Unexplained discrepancies in the financial records raised suspicion among the audit team.
Innocent until proven guilty is a foundational principle in handling criminal suspicions.
The sudden disappearance of valuables led to suspicions about the new neighbor.
