mistrust

Word parts

mis- + trust

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈtrʌst/

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Verb

Plain form mistrust

Third-person singular mistrusts

Past tense mistrusted

Past participle mistrusted

Present participle mistrusting

1. If you mistrust someone, you think they are not honest or trustworthy.
   • Synonym: distrust
   • Antonym: trust