distrust

dɪsˈtrʌst
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Translation of distrust into German,

Noun

emotion

feeling of not trusting someone or something
  • There was distrust between the two business partners.Zwischen den beiden Geschäftspartnern herrschte Misstrauen.

Verb

tr.

doubt

not trust someone or something for any reason
misstrauen kein Vertrauen haben
  • I distrust the old bridge and that stranger.Ich misstraue der alten Brücke und diesem Fremden.
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Expressions with distrust: examples in English and translations in German

Selbstzweifel
Selbstmisstrauen
Her self-distrust made her question every choice.

Synonyms and analogies of distrust in English

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.

Translations of "distrust" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasMisstrauennn.

Playing politics in a team can lead to distrust and poor performance.

Taktieren in einem Team kann zu Misstrauen und schlechter Leistung führen.

Mißtrauensn.

Rumors about corruption fanned the coals of distrust toward the government.

Gerüchte über Korruption gossen Öl ins Feuer des Misstrauens gegenüber der Regierung.

derArgwohnnm.

An invisible border of distrust and suspicion governs people's daily lives.

Eine unsichtbare Grenze aus Argwohn und Misstrauen bestimmt den Alltag der Menschen.

Verb
misstrauenv.

Young voters increasingly distrust the political machine driving international trade agreements.

Junge Wähler misstrauen zunehmend der politischen Maschinerie, die internationale Handelsabkommen vorantreibt.

mißtrauenv.

Young voters increasingly distrust the political machine driving international trade agreements.

Junge Wähler misstrauen zunehmend der politischen Maschinerie, die internationale Handelsabkommen vorantreibt.

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distrust: Examples and translations in context

Her distrust of authority is a product of her environment and upbringing.

Ihr Misstrauen gegenüber Autoritäten ist ein Produkt ihrer Umgebung und Erziehung.

Her meddling in their finances only led to distrust and resentment.

Ihr Einmischen in ihre Finanzen führte nur zu Misstrauen und Ärger.

The politician spread distrust for years and finally reaped what he sowed.

Der Politiker säte jahrelang Misstrauen und erntete schließlich, was er gesät hatte.

Her repeated absence without leave caused distrust among her fellow soldiers.

Ihre wiederholte Abwesenheit ohne Genehmigung führte zu Misstrauen unter ihren Kameraden.

An imposter infiltrated their group, sowing distrust and discord silently.

Ein Betrüger infiltrierte ihre Gruppe und säte leise Misstrauen und Zwietracht.

Young voters increasingly distrust the political machine driving international trade agreements.

Junge Wähler misstrauen zunehmend der politischen Maschinerie, die internationale Handelsabkommen vorantreibt.

The insidious whispers in the office created distrust among colleagues.

Das heimliche Getuschel im Büro säte Misstrauen unter den Kollegen.

Rumors began to fuel the fire of distrust among the workers.

Gerüchte begannen, das Misstrauen unter den Arbeitern zu schüren.

See also:

self-distrust
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