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Mistrust

noun
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example Sentences

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

The villagers showed deep mistrust of outsiders.

Example Expressions

breed mistrust

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

Related Vocabularies

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Something added to complete or enhance; to add extra to make up for a deficiency.
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
An official permission or approval; also a penalty imposed to enforce rules.
to apply force to something; media or news organizations
Use (something) to maximum advantage.

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