Mistrust

Pronunciation: /mɪˈstrʌst/

Mistrust (noun)

  1. a feeling of not believing someone or something is honest or safe

Examples

  • There was a deep mistrust between the two groups.
  • Mistrust can damage relationships over time.

Common collocations: deep mistrust, widespread mistrust, mistrust between, mistrust intentions, mistrust changes

Mistrust (verb)

  1. to not believe someone or something is honest or safe

Examples

  • She began to mistrust his intentions.
  • They mistrust the new policy changes.