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mis⋅trust

[mis-truhst]
–noun
1. lack of trust or confidence; distrust.
–verb (used with object)
2. to regard with mistrust, suspicion, or doubt; distrust.
3. to surmise.
–verb (used without object)
4. to be distrustful.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME mistrusten (v.), mistrust (n.). See mis- 1 , trust


mis⋅trust⋅er, noun
mis⋅trust⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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mis·trust   (mĭs-trŭst')   
n.  Lack of trust or confidence arising from suspicion. See Synonyms at uncertainty.
v.   mis·trust·ed, mis·trust·ing, mis·trusts

v.   tr.
To regard without trust or confidence.
v.   intr.
To be wary, suspicious, or doubtful.
mis·trust'ful adj., mis·trust'ful·ly adv., mis·trust'ful·ness n.
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Word Origin & History

mistrust 
c.1374; see mis- (1) + trust (v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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