suspicion
US /səˈspɪʃ.ən/
UK /səˈspɪʃ.ən/
1.
soupçon, méfiance
a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest act
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The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La police l'a arrêté sur soupçon de vol.
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Her sudden wealth aroused suspicion.
Sa richesse soudaine a éveillé les soupçons.
2.
soupçon, pressentiment
a feeling that something is possible or likely
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I had a suspicion that he was lying.
J'avais le soupçon qu'il mentait.
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There's a growing suspicion that the economy is worsening.
Il y a un soupçon croissant que l'économie se détériore.