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mistrust vs discredit

discredit vs mistrust

mistrust and discredit both are nouns.

mistrust and discredit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mistrust Yes No Yes No
discredit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, discredit is a hypernym of mistrust; that is, discredit is a word with a broader meaning than mistrust:
  • mistrust: regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
  • discredit: reject as false; refuse to accept
Other hypernyms of mistrust include disbelieve.
mistrust (noun) discredit (noun)
the trait of not trusting others the state of being held in low esteem
doubt about someone's honesty
mistrust (verb) discredit (verb)
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in reject as false; refuse to accept
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
damage the reputation of
Difference between mistrust and discredit

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