mis|trust «mihs TRUHST», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to feel no confidence in; suspect the intentions or motives of; distrust; doubt: »
She mistrusted her ability to learn to swim.
SYNONYM(S): suspect.2. to have forebodings about: »
The old woman gravely mistrusted the future.
–v.i.
to be distrustful, suspicious, or without confidence.
–n.
lack of trust or confidence; suspicion; distrust: »
He looked with mistrust at the stranger. Hate and mistrust are the children of blindness (Sir William Watson).
SYNONYM(S): doubt.–mis|trust´er, noun.
–mis|trust´ing|ly, adverb.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.