Definition of mistrust
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a lack of confidence : distrust
mistrust
verbmistrusted; mistrusting; mistrusts
Definition of mistrust (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to have no trust or confidence in : suspect mistrusted his neighbors
2 : to doubt the truth, validity, or effectiveness of
mistrusted his own judgment
3 : surmise your mind mistrusted there was something wrong— Robert Frost
: to be suspicious
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