distrust
Distrust (noun) means a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. Example: “There's deep distrust between the two rival companies.”
How to use distrust
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo not trust, or a general feeling of suspicion.
Word forms
distrusted past tense, distrusts plural, distrust plural, distrusted plural, distrusts singular, distrust singular, distrusted singular, distrustest singular, distrustedst singular, distrusteth singular
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Etymology
Formed by adding the negative prefix dis- to trust.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for distrust
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What does “distrust” mean?
The word “distrust” means a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. In plain terms, to not trust, or a general feeling of suspicion.
How do you pronounce “distrust”?
“Distrust” is pronounced dihs-TRUHST (/dɪsˈtɹʌst/ in IPA).
How do you use “distrust” in a sentence?
Here is “distrust” used in a sentence: “There's deep distrust between the two rival companies.”
What is another word for “distrust”?
Words with a similar meaning to “distrust” include mistrust.
What part of speech is “distrust”?
Depending on how it is used, “distrust” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “distrust” a common word?
“Distrust” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “distrust” have?
“Distrust” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.