mistrust

//mɪsˈtrʌst//
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Noun

mistrustSingular
1

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

There is a growing mistrust of politicians among the public.

Verb

mistrustInfinitive
mistrustPresent tense
mistrustedPast tense
mistrustedPast participle
mistrustingPresent participle
mistrustsThird-person singular
1

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

She mistrusted his motives from the very beginning.

Antonym