Enter the word for search

distrust

/dɪsˈtrʌst/

Translations

distrustnoun

distrusts

méfiance

There was a growing distrust between the two countries, leading to increased tensions.

Il y avait une méfiance grandissante entre les deux pays, ce qui a entraîné une montée des tensions.

Additional translations

défianceEmployé surtout pour marquer une méfiance vis-à-vis de quelqu’un, d’une institution ou d’une intention.

Synonyms

Antonyms

distrustverb

distrusted

Past Simple

distrusted

Past Participle

distrusting

Gerund

/dɪsˈtrʌst/

se méfierConstruction usuelle avec la préposition « de ». Verbe pronominal.

She began to distrust his motives after he lied to her.

Elle a commencé à se méfier de ses intentions après qu’il lui a menti.

Additional translations

se défierPlus soutenu ; s’emploie souvent avec « de ». Verbe pronominal.

Synonyms

Antonyms

distrustadjective

/dɪsˈtrʌst/

Used attributively before a noun to denote a lack of trust (e.g., "distrust levels").

méfiantEmploi attributif ; se rapporte à une attitude marquée par le manque de confiance.

A distrust atmosphere settled over the room.

Une atmosphère méfiante s’est installée dans la pièce.

Synonyms

Definitions

distrustnoun

The feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon or is not trustworthy.

There was a growing distrust between the two countries, leading to increased tensions.

An act or instance of doubting or suspecting; suspicion.

His sudden friendliness raised her distrust of his intentions.

distrustverb

To regard with suspicion or lack of trust.

She began to distrust his motives after he lied to her.

To lack confidence in the reliability, honesty, or intention of someone or something.

Investors began to distrust the company's financial statements.

distrustadjective

Attributively: relating to, characterized by, or expressing a lack of trust.

Rising distrust levels were reported among employees.