■ noun
1》 a feeling that something is possible or likely.
↘a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest action.
2》 cautious distrust.
3》 a very slight trace: a ~ of a smile.
Phrases
above ~ too good or honest to be thought capable of wrongdoing.
under ~ suspected of wrongdoing.
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. suspeciun , from med. L. suspectio(n-) , from suspicere 'mistrust'.