TRUST Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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as in to entrust

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning

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as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another I wouldn't trust my wallet with a complete stranger if I were you

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as in to believe

to regard as right or true don't trust everything you read in the newspaper

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noun

ˈtrəst

as in confidence

firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something a relationship of mutual trust between lawyer and client

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as in cartel

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage government lawyers argued against allowing the telephone companies to merge, asserting that such a merger would result in a trust that would stifle competition

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as in custody

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something left her cat in the trust of her neighbors while she was on vacation

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as in credit

the right to take possession of goods before paying for them the neighborhood grocer will occasionally sell on trust to his regular customers when they don't have the cash on hand

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Coworkers tend to trust them, leading to deep and rich working relationships and skills as mediators. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 For those with allergies or sensitive skin, Richardson recommended sticking to classic cotton sheets, which have been trusted for centuries. —

Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024

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Riley Keough, Presley’s granddaughter and an actor, inherited the trust and ownership of the home after the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, last year. —

Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2024 The same hacking group has also been known to engage with targets on encrypted messaging platforms, like Signal and WhatsApp, to build trust. —

Sam Sabin, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trust

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