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    distrust
    /dɪsˈtrʌst/

    noun

    • 1. the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon: "the public's distrust of politicians"

    verb

    • 1. doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion: "speculation remained that the Army distrusted the peace process"

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

    to not trust someone or something: be deeply distrusted Many politicians are deeply distrusted by the electorate. Opposite. trust. Compare. mistrust. suspect verb.

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

    Distrust is a noun or verb that means the lack or absence of trust or confidence. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases of distrust from Merriam-Webster, America's largest dictionary.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISTRUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    the feeling of not trusting someone or something: mutual distrust The two groups have existed in a state of mutual distrust for centuries. deep distrust She has a deep distrust of the media. distrust of They have gained power at a time of low economic growth and strong distrust of politicians.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › distrustDISTRUST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    As nouns, distrust and mistrust mean just about the same thing: doubt or suspicion—a lack of trust. As verbs, they are also often used interchangeably to mean to regard someone with suspicion—to not trust them. Some people think that there is a subtle difference in what each word implies.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTRUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Distrust is a verb meaning to regard as untrustworthy or dishonest, or a noun meaning suspicion or doubt. Learn how to use distrust in a sentence, see synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distrustDistrust - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Distrust is a feeling of doubt about some person or thing. We distrust people who aren't honest. When you trust someone, you believe in her, so the opposite is true of distrust.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › distrustDistrust - definition of distrust by The Free Dictionary

    Define distrust. distrust synonyms, distrust pronunciation, distrust translation, English dictionary definition of distrust. n. Lack of trust or confidence: listened to the sales pitch with distrust. tr.v. dis·trust·ed , dis·trust·ing , dis·trusts To have no confidence in; doubt...