🤔mistrust

noun/verb
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Meaning

lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example Sentences

The villagers showed deep mistrust of outsiders.

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

Example Expressions

breed mistrust

Synonyms

distrust, suspicion, doubt, skepticism, wariness
Entry 1
distrust, suspicion, doubt, skepticism, wariness
Entry 2
distrust, suspicion, doubt, wariness

Antonyms

trust, confidence, faith, belief
Entry 1
trust, confidence, faith
Entry 2
trust, confidence, faith, belief

Collocations

deep mistrust, mutual mistrust, breed mistrust, grow mistrust, growing mistrust, mistrust of authority
Entry 1
deep mistrust, mutual mistrust, breed mistrust, grow mistrust
Entry 2
deep mistrust, mutual mistrust, growing mistrust, mistrust of authority

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