Synonyms for mistrust
mɪsˈtrʌstmis·trust

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1. mistrustnoun

   Antonyms:
   trust

2. mistrustverb

   To have no confidence in something

   Antonyms:
   trust

3. mistrustverb

   Antonyms:
   trust

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1. mistrustverb

   To doubt is to lack conviction. Incompleteness of evidence may compel one to doubt, or some perverse bias of mind may incline him to. Distrust may express simply a lack of confidence; as, I distrust my own judgment; or it may be nearly equivalent to suspect; as, I distrusted that man from the start. Mistrust and suspect imply that one is almost assured of positive evil; one may distrust himself or others; he suspects others. Mistrust is now rarely, if ever, used of persons, but only of motives, intentions, etc. Distrust is always serious; mistrust is often used playfully. Compare SUPPOSE. Compare synonyms for DOUBT, n.

   Synonyms:
   distrust, doubt, doubt, surmise, suspect

   Antonyms:
   believe, confide in, depend on, depend upon, rely on, rely upon, trust

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1. misgiving, mistrust, distrust, suspicionnoun

   doubt about someone's honesty

   Synonyms:
   apprehension, misgiving, distrustfulness, suspiciousness, hunch, intuition, suspicion, distrust, scruple, qualm

   Antonyms:
   swear, trust, bank, rely

2. distrust, distrustfulness, mistrustverb

   the trait of not trusting others

   Synonyms:
   distrustfulness, suspicion, distrust, misgiving

   Antonyms:
   bank, swear, trust, rely

3. distrust, mistrust, suspectverb

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

   Synonyms:
   suspect, surmise, distrust

   Antonyms:
   trust, bank, swear, rely

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1. • Disbelieve

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1. mistrustnoun

   Synonyms:
   distrust, suspicion, doubt, misgiving, want of confidence

2. mistrustverb

   Synonyms:
   distrust, doubt, be suspicious of

3. mistrustverb

   Synonyms:
   fear, apprehend, suspect

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1. mistrustverb

   Synonyms:
   doubt, question, suspect, distrust, apprehend

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1. List of paraphrases for "mistrust":

   distrust, suspicion, no-confidence, censure, wariness, non-confidence, confidence, defiance

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How to use mistrust in a sentence?

1. Albert Schweitzer:

   Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate.

2. Linda Wammack:

   There were so many stories of found ballots and just the mistrust in the mail-in system that I believe people really want to hang on and vote at the polling places.

3. Ivan Krastev:

   There's high level of mistrust, and that goes both for Bulgaria and Romania, even the medical community, doctors, nurses, many are hesitant to get vaccinated, so it's not a surprise that the society as a whole is too.

4. Rick Snyder:

   I completely understand why some Flint residents are hesitant to drink the water and I am hopeful I can alleviate some of the skepticism and mistrust by putting words to action, flint residents made it clear that they would like to see me personally drink the water, so today I am fulfilling that request.

5. Stephanie Kercher:

   We are not interested in this book just like so many others about the case and we will not read it, i have no doubts that on the other side there is a story of pain and loss and enormous mistrust but in the end it is also one of hope and the opportunity to live life. Something Meredith will never have and something we can never share with her. Meredith is the victim in this tragic case.