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Mistrust (Verb)

Meaning

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

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The police had to mistrust the eyewitness's testimony due to inconsistencies in his story.
  • Her deceitful past made it difficult for others to do anything but mistrust her.
  • Years of unfulfilled promises left the community inclined to mistrust government officials.
  • The company's suspicious behavior led investors to begin to mistrust their financial reports.
  • After discovering his infidelity, she had every reason to mistrust him and reevaluate their relationship.

Synonyms

  • Suspect
  • Distrust

Antonyms

  • Trust

Hypernyms

  • Disbelieve

Hyponyms

  • Doubt

Related Words

  • Mistrust (noun)
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