achterdocht

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested in the 16th century, but probably a Middle Dutch formation based on achterdenken. The form -docht (from Proto-Germanic *þanhtaz) displays Ingvaeonic influence (compare Old English þōht, Old Frisian thōchte): achterdacht is the expected form, but is now long obsolete.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌdɔxt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧docht

Noun

achterdocht f (uncountable)

  1. suspicion, mistrust (being suspicious)
    Synonyms: argwaan, wantrouwen

Derived terms

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