mistrust
Use Mistrust in a sentence
noun
1.
lack of trust or confidence; distrust.
verb (used without object)
4.
to be distrustful.
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mistrust (ˌmɪsˈtrʌst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to have doubts or suspicions about (someone or something) |
| —n | |
| 2. | distrust |
| mis'truster | |
| —n | |
| mis'trustful | |
| —adj | |
| mis'trustfully | |
| —adv | |
| mis'trustfulness | |
| —n | |
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Mistrust
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Example sentences
But the struggle left a considerable amount of ill will and mistrust between the veterans and myself.
Not surprisingly, public mistrust is growing, which makes the sums worse.
We may need to mistrust more and question and somehow try to get a true reading of what's taking place around us out there.
Whatever the reasons for it, the popular mistrust of law enforcement gives the country's crime stories a distinctive feel.
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