der Tatverdacht
Translation
criminal suspicion, suspicion of having committed a crime
Examples
Gegen ihn besteht ein dringender Tatverdacht.
There is strong suspicion against him.
Der Tatverdacht hat sich nicht bestätigt.
The criminal suspicion was not confirmed.
Grammar Patterns
((against sb.)) to exist/be present There is a criminal suspicion against the man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verdacht, Anschuldigung; Antonyms: innocence
Etymology
A compound of 'Tat' (deed, crime) and 'Verdacht' (suspicion). Literally 'crime-suspicion'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a legal document where the main heading is 'Tatverdacht' pointing to the suspect.