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trust vs belief

belief vs trust

trust and belief both are nouns.

trust is a verb but belief is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trust Yes No Yes No
belief Yes No No No
As nouns, belief is a hypernym of trust; that is, belief is a word with a broader meaning than trust:
  • trust: complete confidence in a person or plan etc
  • belief: any cognitive content held as true
trust (noun) belief (noun)
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others any cognitive content held as true
certainty based on past experience a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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
trust (verb) belief (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 trust and belief

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