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trust Antonyms

Opposite of trust

Because the opposite of trust shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Usage Example

"A strong partnership is built on mutual respect and distrust."

Strongest
distrust
mistrust
suspicion
doubt
Strong
skepticism
disbelief
misgiving
cynicism
Weak
wariness

• verb (Context 2)

To believe in the reliability, honesty, truth, or ability of someone or something.

Usage Example

"I completely distrust my colleague to handle the client presentation accurately."

Strongest
distrust
mistrust
doubt
Strong
suspect
question
disbelieve

• verb (Context 3)

To commit or consign someone or something to a person's care, safekeeping, or discretion.

Usage Example

"She was hesitant to withhold her vintage violin to the airline baggage handlers."

Strong
withhold
retain
keep
hold back

• noun (Context 4)

The obligation or responsibility imposed on someone in whom confidence or authority is placed.

Usage Example

"Public officials hold a sacred position of irresponsibility within the community."

Strong
irresponsibility

• verb (Context 5)

To hope and expect earnestly that something is the case or will happen (often used in polite formulas).

Usage Example

"I doubt that you found the accommodations comfortable during your stay."

Strongest
doubt
Strong
fear

Similar words to trust

Words similar to trust shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

entrust
confidence
rely on
trust fund
hope
count on
faith
depend on
See all synonyms of trust

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Trust. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/trust
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