distrust
dɪsˈtrʌst
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Definition of distrust - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

emotionfeeling of not trusting someone or something
  • There was distrust between the two business partners.
mistrust suspicion

Verb

tr.
doubtnot trust someone or something for any reason
  • I distrust the old bridge and that stranger.
question suspect
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Expressions with distrust

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lack of confidence in oneself or one's decisions
Her self-distrust made her question every choice.

Origin of distrust

Old English, distrust (lack of trust)

Terms with distrust included in their meaning

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distrust
lack confidence in someone's honesty or reliability
doubt
distrust or have doubts about someone or something
distrustful
inclined to suspect or distrust others
psychology
general distrust of people's motives
distrust caution
feeling unsure about someone or something, often being careful
distrust
regard someone or something with suspicion
psychology
extreme, irrational distrust of others
distrust
not believe anyone is honest or reliable

Examples of distrust in a sentence

  • Public distrust rose after the safety scandal.
  • I distrust his motives and won't take his advice.
  • She distrusts unfamiliar foods at the market.

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  1. French:méfiance, se méfier de, ...
  2. German:Misstrauen, misstrauen, ...
  3. Italian:sfiducia, diffidare, ...
  4. Spanish:desconfianza, desconfiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:desconfiança, desconfiar, ...
  6. Chinese:不信任, 不相信, ...
  7. Japanese:不信, 信用しない, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَم الثِقَة, شَكَّ فِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹסֶר אֵמוּן, לַחְשֹׁד, ...
  10. Russian:недоверие, не доверять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:недовіра, не довіряти, ...
  12. Hindi:अविश्वास, अविश्वास करना, ...
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