fear, apprehension, doubt, suspicion Ja.i.338; Ja.ii.383; Ja.iii.533; Ja.vi.350, Ja.vi.370; Dhp-a.iii.485; Vv-a.110
■ Cp. sāsaṅka & nirāsaṅka.

Sk. āśankā fr. ā + śaṅk