distrust — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Lack of trust or confidence.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Synonyms

   untrust

   Examples

   Many people have developed a cynical distrust of politicians.

Verb

1. To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

   Examples

   More examples (2)

   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.

Noun

1. doubt about someone's honesty

   Synonyms

   misgivingmistrustsuspicion

   Broader terms

   doubtuncertaintyincertitudedubietydoubtfulnessdubiousness

2. the trait of not trusting others

   Synonyms

   distrustfulnessmistrust

   Antonyms

   trust

   Broader terms

   trait

Verb

1. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

   Synonyms

   mistrustsuspect

   Antonyms

   trust

   Broader terms

   disbelievediscredit

   Examples

   I suspect her true motives

   she distrusts her stepmother