suspicion
noun
səˈspɪʃn 
səˈspɪʃn 
1 [uncountable, countable] a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proofThey drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion.He was arrested on suspicion of murder.suspicion (that…) I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth.My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property.She was reluctant to voice her suspicions.His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions.It's time to confront him with our suspicions. see also suspect2 [countable] suspicion (that…) a feeling or belief that something is true, even though you have no proofI have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station.3 [uncountable, countable] the feeling that you cannot trust somebody/somethingTheir offer was greeted with some suspicion.Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated.4 [singular] suspicion of something (formal) a small amount of somethingSynonym
hintHis mouth quivered in the suspicion of a smile.Wasn't there even a suspicion of truth in what he said?Idioms
above/beyond suspicion
too good, honest, etc. to have done something wrong, illegal or dishonest
Nobody who was near the scene of the crime is above suspicion.under suspicion (of something)
suspected of doing something wrong, illegal or dishonest
The whole family is currently under suspicion of her murder.A number of doctors came under suspicion of unethical behaviour.