Synonyms for Trust
Definition of trust
- noun
- something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father"
- certainty based on past experience; "he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists"; "he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun"
- the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others; "the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity"
16 synonyms found
Writing tips for "trust"
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"Trust" in song lyrics
See how trust is used in real songs:
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"This is America, In God We Trust"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust -
"In the skeet you must trust"
2 Live Crew — Skeeta Man -
"You don't know me like that, that's why in God we trust"
2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman