Associations to the word «Distrust»

Wiktionary

DISTRUST, noun. Lack of trust or confidence.
DISTRUST, verb. To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

Dictionary definition

DISTRUST, noun. Doubt about someone's honesty.
DISTRUST, noun. The trait of not trusting others.
DISTRUST, verb. Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in.

Wise words

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