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mis·trust
 mistrust
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- pronunciation:
- mihs
truhst
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
lack of belief or confidence in the good intentions of people; doubt.
His mistrust of his partner led to the ruin of the business.- synonyms:
- distrust, doubt, skepticism
- antonyms:
- faith, trust
- similar words:
- apprehension, misgiving, reservation, suspicion, uncertainty, wariness
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mistrusts, mistrusting, mistrusted |
| definition: |
to be suspicious of.
She mistrusted her friends' efforts to help her.He died a sad man who mistrusted everyone.- synonyms:
- distrust, doubt, suspect
- antonyms:
- trust
- similar words:
- disbelieve, discredit, fear, question
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be suspicious or distrustful.
Being cheated several times in the past caused him to mistrust.- synonyms:
- doubt, misgive
- similar words:
- disbelieve
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| derivation: |
mistrustingly (adv.) |
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