DISTRUST Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈtrəst

Definition of distrust

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something the psychic's bold claims were greeted with distrust and outright scorn

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verb

as in to doubt

to have no trust or confidence in we instinctively distrust those phone calls that tell us we have won a free vacation or car

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Recent Examples of distrust

Noun

But there is a real difference between a parent asking difficult questions and the federal government sowing distrust in agencies charged with protecting children. — Chuka Onuh, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The same technologies that risk concentrating power and breeding distrust can also help distribute it. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Writing my memoir, Don’t Be Evil, sent me searching for a broader explanation of how Silicon Valley became so powerful, so deeply distrusted, and still so difficult to meaningfully challenge. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 Someone who distrusts pharmaceutical companies may be more receptive to claims that the pandemic was engineered for profit. — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for distrust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrust

Noun

In most other franchises, a 4-2 road trip through two New York boroughs could calm the speculation, but one with such enormous standards — and that has already taken drastic action — doesn’t receive that benefit of the doubt.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Without a doubt, opponents of the deal will seize on that as evidence of its being exploitative and will demand renegotiation on that basis.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

Among attendees of the conference, however, a clearer skepticism emerged about Warsh’s endgame.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh on Friday reiterated his skepticism about providing such guidance or even outlining his broad approach to interest-rate policy.

— Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

For decades after India’s independence, suspicion of the United States permeated the Indian political class, defense establishment, bureaucracy, and scientific community.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Many Kurds initially regarded al-Sharaa’s government with suspicion.

— Hogir al Abdo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspicion

Noun

In addition to hurting consumers, Bird asserts that the uncertainty, along with Paramount’s $7 million ticking fee, will pull down an industry that’s just starting to get back on its feet.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Businesses and consumers are caught in the middle, facing uncertainty about how much prices may increase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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