RAISE SUSPICION

Definition: To cause doubt or uncertainty about someone or something, often leading to the belief that there may be something wrong or dishonest.

Synonyms: Arouse Doubt, Trigger Skepticism, Incite Mistrust, Spark Distrust, Prompt Questioning

Usage Examples in Sentences

The detective carefully examined the unusual footprints, hoping to find any clues that would raise suspicion.

The missing cookies from the jar began to raise suspicion among the children, leading to an investigation.

Her nervous laughter and avoiding eye contact started to raise suspicion during the job interview.

The teacher noticed the identical answers on their tests, causing her to raise suspicion of cheating.

The strange behavior of the dog barking at the empty closet began to raise suspicion among the family members.

The unfamiliar car parked in front of their house began to raise suspicion among the neighbors.

The mysterious behavior of the new neighbor began to raise suspicion in the tight-knit community.

The politician's inconsistent statements during the interview only served to raise suspicion about his true intentions.

The new employee's frequent absences from work began to raise suspicion among their colleagues.

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Unexplained discrepancies in the accounts started to raise suspicion within the company.

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Rumors of financial irregularities could raise suspicion within the company.

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Finding fingerprints at the crime scene may raise suspicion against the accused.

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A sudden increase in profits without a clear explanation can raise suspicion among shareholders.

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Leaving the party early might raise suspicion about her feelings toward the host.

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An unexpected delay in the project timeline can raise suspicion among project stakeholders.

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His refusal to provide an alibi only served to raise suspicion among the police.

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The arrival of a new employee with no prior experience can raise suspicion among colleagues.