Mistrust Definition & Meaning
mistrust
- noun
- doubt about someone's honesty
- the trait of not trusting others
- verb
- regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
"Mistrust" in song lyrics
See how mistrust is used in real songs:
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"Twice in a lifetime you combat the ghost of mistrust"
Spooks — Things I've Seen -
"Full of foul hope and full of fond mistrust;"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"His kindled duty kindled her mistrust,"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with mistrust
Usage tips for "mistrust"
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