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mistrust

1 of 2verb
/mɪsˈtrʌst/
Forms:mistrusts,mistrusting,mistrusted,mistrusted
1

to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

  • His suspicious nature causes him to instinctively mistrust people's intentions until they prove otherwise.
  • After being lied to repeatedly, she mistrusted anything he said.
  • He is mistrusting his instincts lately and second-guessing all of his decisions.
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