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    Paghihinala (en. Suspicion)

    /pəɡˈhɪn.ə.lɐ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of having doubt or belief that something bad is happening.
    He has a suspicion that someone is working behind his creations.
    May paghihinala siya na may nagtatrabaho sa likod ng kanyang mga likha.
    The act of doubting or not trusting people or situations.
    His suspicion of his friend caused a rift.
    Ang kanyang paghihinala sa kanyang kaibigan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
    An idea that has no definite basis but causes doubt.
    The suspicion that he is being fooled was not proven.
    Ang paghihinala na siya ay niloloko ay hindi napatunayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word ‘hinala’ meaning ‘suspicion’ combined with the prefix ‘pag-’ indicating a process or action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    baseless suspicion
    A type of doubt that lacks sufficient evidence.
    paghihinalang walang batayan
    suspicion of surroundings
    Being observant or suspicious of people or situations around.
    paghihinala sa paligid

    Related Words

    suspicion
    A belief that a person or thing has bad intentions or is wrong.
    hinala
    doubt
    A state of uncertainty or lack of confidence.
    pagdududa

    Slang Meanings

    Suspicion, usually towards someone's actions.
    I have suspicion about his actions lately.
    May panghihinala ako sa mga ginagawa niya último.
    Doubt or uncertainty.
    They might have doubts about me because of what I said.
    Baka may panghihinala sila sa akin dahil sa mga sinabi ko.
    Mistrust, especially in relationships.
    Because of her past boyfriends, she became suspicious of new acquaintances.
    Dahil sa kanyang mga dating lalaki, nagkaroon siya ng panghihinala sa mga bagong kakilala.