Doubt vs Suspicion

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Doubt

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Suspicion

Top 3000 (courant)C1noun
Le plus courant: Doubt
 DoubtSuspicion
Prononciation🇬🇧 //daʊt//🇺🇸 //daʊt//🇬🇧 /["/səˈspɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈspɪʃn/"]/
SensA feeling of not being sure about something.A feeling that something is wrong or not true.
ExempleHe expressed doubt about the accuracy of the report.She felt a strong suspicion that someone was hiding the truth.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 3000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB1C1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsexpress doubt, have doubt, cast doubt, doubt someone's intentionsstrong, considerable, deep, degree, level, entertain, harbour/​harbor, have, arise, exist, linger, above suspicion, beyond suspicion, on suspicion of, the finger of suspicion, grounds for suspicion, an object of suspicion, strong, considerable, deep, degree, level, entertain, harbour/​harbor, have, arise, exist, linger, above suspicion, beyond suspicion, on suspicion of, the finger of suspicion, grounds for suspicion, an object of suspicion, strong, considerable, deep, degree, level, entertain, harbour/​harbor, have, arise, exist, linger, above suspicion, beyond suspicion, on suspicion of, the finger of suspicion, grounds for suspicion, an object of suspicion
Antonymescertainty, confidence, belieftrust, confidence
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'suspicion' - 'doubt' refers to uncertainty, not mistrust., Using 'doubt' in affirmative sentences instead of negatives., Misunderstanding the difference between 'doubt' and 'question' as they aren't always interchangeable.Confused with 'suspect' which is a verb., Using 'suspicion' as a countable noun incorrectly., Mixing it up with 'distrust', which has a different meaning.
Notes d'usageUsed when uncertain or unsure. Common in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal settings.Use 'suspicion' when you think something might be bad or wrong, often without proof. It's appropriate in serious contexts but less suitable in casual conversation.

Questions fréquentes : Doubt vs Suspicion

Quelle est la différence entre Doubt et Suspicion ?

Doubt: A feeling of not being sure about something. Suspicion: A feeling that something is wrong or not true.

Lequel est le plus courant : Doubt et Suspicion ?

Doubt est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Doubt et Suspicion ?

Suspicion est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Doubt et Suspicion sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Doubt: B1, Suspicion: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Doubt et Suspicion ?

Doubt: noun, Suspicion: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Doubt: He expressed doubt about the accuracy of the report. Suspicion: She felt a strong suspicion that someone was hiding the truth.

Puis-je utiliser Doubt et Suspicion de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Doubt et Suspicion sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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