What does distrust mean?
Distrust means Lack of trust or confidence..
Distrust
/dɪsˈtɹʌst/ · noun
Meaning
Lack of trust or confidence..
Definitions by Sense
- Lack of trust or confidence.
- To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.
Example Sentences
Moreover, genuinely conservative governments were inclined to distrust all intellectuals and ideologists, even reactionary ones, for, once the principle of thinking rather than obeying was accepted, the end was in sight.
Lord Baelish, perhaps I was wrong to distrust you. Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen): Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed off your horse.
Synonyms for distrust
Antonyms for distrust
Related Words
Word Forms
- distrusts
- distrusting
- distrusted
- no-table-tags
- glossary
- distrust
- distrustest
- distrustedst
- distrusteth
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for distrust?
Common synonyms include mistrust, untrust, wantrust, doubt.
What is the opposite of distrust?
Possible antonyms include trust, bank, swear, trustfulness.
How do you use distrust in a sentence?
Moreover, genuinely conservative governments were inclined to distrust all intellectuals and ideologists, even reactionary ones, for, once the principle of thinking rather than obeying was accepted, the end was in sight.
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