mistrust

/mɪsˈtrʌst/
verb
  1. To have no confidence in someone or something; to not trust.
    • She mistrusted the online review because it seemed too positive.
    • Many people mistrust large corporations and their motives.
    • I mistrust anyone who refuses to answer direct questions.
noun
  1. A feeling that you cannot trust someone or something; lack of trust.
    • Her mistrust of strangers made it hard for her to make new friends.
    • The company's history of broken promises created a culture of mistrust among employees.
    • There was a deep mistrust between the two political parties.
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