achterdocht

Dutch

Alternative forms

• (obsolete) achterdacht

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

• achterdochtig