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belief vs trust

trust vs belief

belief and trust both are nouns.

belief is not a verb while trust is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
belief Yes No No No
trust Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trust is a hyponym of belief; that is, trust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than belief:
  • belief: any cognitive content held as true
  • trust: complete confidence in a person or plan etc
belief (noun) trust (noun)
any cognitive content held as true the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed certainty based on past experience
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
a trustful relationship
belief (verb) trust (verb)
have confidence or faith in
be confident about something
expect and wish
confer a trust upon
(chiefly archaic) extend credit to
allow without fear
Difference between belief and trust

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