suspicion
//səˈspɪʃ.ən//
Noun
suspicionSingular
suspicionsPlural
1
A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of wrongdoing or that something is wrong, without certain proof.
The police had a suspicion that he was involved in the crime.
2
A slight trace or hint of something.
There was a suspicion of garlic in the sauce.
3
The state of being suspected of wrongdoing.
He was arrested on suspicion of theft.