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doubt vs distrust

distrust vs doubt

doubt and distrust both are nouns.

doubt and distrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
doubt Yes No Yes No
distrust Yes No Yes No
As nouns, distrust is a hyponym of doubt; that is, distrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than doubt:
  • doubt: the state of being unsure of something
  • distrust: doubt about someone's honesty
As verbs, distrust is a hypernym of doubt; that is, distrust is a word with a broader meaning than doubt:
  • doubt: lack confidence in
  • distrust: regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Other hypernyms of doubt include mistrust, suspect.
doubt (noun) distrust (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something the trait of not trusting others
the state of being unsure of something doubt about someone's honesty
doubt (verb) distrust (verb)
consider unlikely regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
lack confidence in
Difference between doubt and distrust

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