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mistrust Synonyms

Another word for mistrust

Choosing another word for mistrust depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A lack of trust, confidence, or certainty regarding the honesty, reliability, or motives of a person or thing; suspicion.

Usage Example

"Years of broken promises had created a deep sense of distrust between the management and the employees."

Strongest
distrust
suspicion
Strong
doubt
skepticism
wariness
misgiving
cynicism
Weak
incredulity

• verb (Context 2)

To regard a person, statement, or situation with suspicion, doubt, or a lack of confidence.

Usage Example

"Consumers tend to distrust companies that hide important fees in the fine print of their contracts."

Strongest
distrust
doubt
Strong
suspect
question
disbelieve

Opposites of mistrust

The opposite of mistrust shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

trust
confidence
believe
faith
rely on
count on
reliance
depend on
See all opposites of mistrust

• Nearby Words

mistreat
mistreatment
mistress
mistrust
mistrustful
mistrustfully
mistruth

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mistrust. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mistrust
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