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Distrust Definition & Meaning

distrust
noun
  1. doubt about someone's honesty
  2. the trait of not trusting others
verb
  1. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

"Distrust" in song lyrics

See how distrust is used in real songs:

  • "and lames that I could distrust"
    9th Wonder f/ Phonte, DJ Flash — Band Practice
  • "And soon to follow is distrust"
    Talib Kweli f/ Rubix — Millionaires
  • "Complex as Oedipus left in my mouth a taste of distrust"
    Rehab f/ Mandy Lauderdale — More Like You

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Frequently asked questions

What does distrust mean?
doubt about someone's honesty the trait of not trusting others regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
What part of speech is distrust?
Distrust is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does distrust have?
Distrust has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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