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distrust vs mistrust

mistrust vs distrust

distrust and mistrust both are nouns.

distrust and mistrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
distrust Yes No Yes No
mistrust Yes No Yes No
As nouns, distrust and mistrust are synonyms defined as:
  • distrust and mistrust: the trait of not trusting others
Other synonyms of distrust include distrustfulness.
As nouns, distrust and mistrust are synonyms defined as:
  • distrust and mistrust: doubt about someone's honesty
Other synonyms of distrust include misgiving, suspicion.
As verbs, distrust and mistrust are synonyms defined as:
  • distrust and mistrust: regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Other synonyms of distrust include suspect.
distrust (noun) mistrust (noun)
the trait of not trusting others the trait of not trusting others
doubt about someone's honesty doubt about someone's honesty
distrust (verb) mistrust (verb)
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Difference between distrust and mistrust

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