Trust

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌst/

Trust (noun)

  1. Feeling sure that someone is honest and will not harm you.
  2. Legal setup where property is managed by one person for another's benefit.

Examples

  • She has a deep trust in her friends.
  • Building trust takes time and effort.

Common collocations: gain trust, lose trust, mutual trust, set up a trust, trust fund

Trust (verb)

  1. To believe that someone is honest and will not harm you.
  2. To depend on something being true or working well.

Examples

  • I trust her to make the right decision.
  • Do you trust him with this task?

Synonyms of Trust

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trust

  • — lack of confidence or faith
  • — uncertainty or lack of conviction