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Distrust (Verb)

Meaning

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

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • She began to distrust the salesman's overly aggressive tactics and decided not to buy the product.
  • After the scandal broke, the public learned to distrust politicians who made empty promises.
  • He had reason to distrust his business partner due to their suspicious behavior and constant excuses.
  • The police had to distrust their instincts and consider an alternative theory to solve the crime.
  • The victim's family had come to distrust the media's portrayal of the events surrounding the tragedy.

Synonyms

  • Suspect
  • Mistrust

Antonyms

  • Trust

Hypernyms

  • Discredit

Related Words

  • Distrust (noun)
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