distrust

//dɪsˈtrʌst//
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Noun

distrustSingular
1

A feeling of doubt or suspicion about someone or something; lack of trust or confidence.

There is a growing distrust of politicians among the public.

Verb

distrustInfinitive
distrustPresent tense
distrustedPast tense
distrustedPast participle
distrustingPresent participle
distrustsThird-person singular
1

To regard someone or something with doubt or suspicion; to have no confidence or trust in.

She distrusts strangers and rarely opens up to new people.

Antonym