Synonyms of trusted

trusted

verb

past tense of trust

1

as in entrusted

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to

trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entrusted
• tasked
• assigned
• charged
• commissioned
• recommended
• imposed
• delegated
• committed
• conferred
• authorized
• empowered
• confided
• allotted
• allocated
• consigned
• reposed
• invested
• relegated

2

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

I wouldn't trust my wallet with a complete stranger if I were you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handed
• entrusted
• left
• transferred
• gave
• delegated
• delivered
• recommended
• confided
• passed
• committed
• transmitted
• commended
• relinquished
• granted
• vested
• consigned
• loaned
• handed over
• turned over
• reposed
• assigned
• submitted
• distributed
• conferred
• divided
• lent
• gave over
• bequeathed
• dispensed
• supplied
• furnished
• dispersed
• dealt (out)
• surrendered
• handed down
• willed
• turned in
• advanced
• released
• yielded
• handed in
• handed on
• recommitted
• retransferred
• retransmitted
• redelivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• kept
• retained
• owned
• reserved
• withheld
• received
• possessed
• accepted
• took
• held back
• detained
• occupied
• took in
• took over

3

as in believed

to regard as right or true

don't trust everything you read in the newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• believed
• accepted
• took
• understood
• bought
• credited
• swallowed
• accredited
• accounted
• set store by
• assumed
• presumed
• supposed
• deduced
• concluded
• inferred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejected
• discredited
• suspected
• doubted
• distrusted
• questioned
• disbelieved
• mistrusted
• challenged
• disputed
• misdoubted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trusted

The lender trusted Nguyen because his cousin had once been married to Nguyen in Vietnam. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

In many rural communities, trusted institutions such as churches and community centers play a central role in daily life. — Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Former Mesa County clerk and recorder, trusted local Republican Sheila Reiner, has repeatedly emphasized that all of the election result records from the 2021 election remain intact and can be audited at any time. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Where Jović tightened as the match went on, after the energy of claiming an up-and-down first set, Pegula relaxed and trusted her game. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Success will depend less on constructing facilities than on securing long-term buyers, trusted regulators, technology transfer, and patient capital that can sustain long-term production. — Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

But can administration be trusted? — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

Now, the veteran forwards and trusted teammates form the foundation of a national championship contender. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026

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