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distrust

[dis-truhst] / dɪsˈtrʌst /
NOUN
lack of faith in something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disbelief doubt misgiving mistrust skepticism suspicion wariness
STRONG
qualm question
WEAK
misdoubt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
belief certainty confidence faith trust
WEAK
assurance credit surety
VERB
be suspicious, skeptical of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve discredit mistrust
STRONG
doubt misbelieve question suspect
WEAK
be wary of smell a rat wonder about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believe trust
WEAK
be confident credit

Example Sentences

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The gaps between the two sides remain very wide; the distrust runs very deep.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

His distrust of governments also extends to regular medicine.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta, who said it ‘sets a dangerous precedent and will only sow distrust in our elections.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Incorrect warnings can cause costly evacuations, economic disruption, and public distrust of monitoring systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

I’m not sure whether it’s about distrust on Kelton’s part, or power, or both.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Vocabulary lists containing distrust

"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3

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