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    mistrust
    /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

    verb

    • 1. be suspicious of; have no confidence in: "she had no cause to mistrust him" Similar be suspicious ofbe mistrustful ofbe distrustful ofbe sceptical ofOpposite trust

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMISTRUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to have doubts about the honesty of someone or be unable to trust something: I’ve always mistrusted leaders who make too many promises.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mistrustMistrust Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MISTRUST is a lack of confidence : distrust. How to use mistrust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mistrust.

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    Mistrust definition: lack of trust or confidence; distrust.. See examples of MISTRUST used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISTRUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Mistrust is the feeling that you have towards someone who you do not trust. There was mutual mistrust between the two men. American English : mistrust / mɪsˈtrʌst /

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMISTRUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to have doubts about the honesty of someone or be unable to trust something: I’ve always mistrusted leaders who make too many promises.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mistrustMistrust - definition of mistrust by The Free Dictionary

    n. Lack of trust or confidence: I viewed the stranger's advice with mistrust. tr.v. mis·trust·ed, mis·trust·ing, mis·trusts. 1. To regard without trust or confidence: He mistrusted his lieutenant. 2. To doubt the truth or sincerity of: I mistrust everything he says. mis·trust′ful adj. mis·trust′ful·ly adv. mis·trust′ful·ness n.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › mistrust_2mistrust noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/ [uncountable, singular] a feeling that you cannot trust somebody/something synonym suspicion. The attacks have created a climate of mistrust and fear in the country. She has a deep mistrust of strangers. There is considerable suspicion and mistrust between the two sides. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.