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The broken promise caused distrust.
What does Distrust mean?
Distrust means not trusting someone or something.
Dictionary definition
A feeling that someone or something may not be honest, safe, or reliable.
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Distrust in a sentence
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People may distrust a claim if it has no evidence.
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Repeated mistakes can create distrust even when someone later tries to be helpful.
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What does distrust mean?
Distrust means a feeling that someone or something may not be honest, safe, or reliable.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses distrust correctly?
This sentence uses distrust to mean not trust something.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of distrust?
Trust means believing someone or something is reliable, which is the opposite of distrust.
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Distrust
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dis · trust · strongest beat: trust
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WordDistrust.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningDistrust means not trusting someone or something.
ExampleExample: The broken promise caused distrust.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dis · trust
- Strongest beat
- trust
- Ending
- trust
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on trust.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
trustUse when someone believes a person or thing is reliable.
confidenceUse when someone feels sure or secure.
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Distrust means not trusting someone or something.
Common mix-up
Distrust is not the same as trust. Distrust means distrust means not trusting someone or something.
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Read this model sentence: People may distrust a claim if it has no evidence. Clue words: people, may, claim. Underline clue words that show why distrust fits instead of trust. Now write one new sentence that shows distrust without using the word distrust. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show distrust?
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