mistrust
Translation
to mistrust, to distrust, to be suspicious of
Examples
I mistrust politicians who make grand promises.
I mistrust politicians who make grand promises.
She began to mistrust her own judgement.
She began to mistrust her own judgment.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to not trust someone or something I mistrust politicians who make grand promises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distrust, doubt, suspect; Antonyms: trust, believe, rely on.
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly, badly) + 'trust'. Literally means 'to trust wrongly'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'mis-' often means 'wrong' or 'bad', as in 'misunderstand' or 'mistake'. So, 'mis-trust' is 'bad trust'.