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Dutch
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/
- Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧docht
Noun
achterdocht f (uncountable)
- suspicion, mistrust (being suspicious)
- Synonyms: argwaan, wantrouwen
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