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trust vs trait

trait vs trust

trust and trait both are nouns.

trust is a verb but trait is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trust Yes No Yes No
trait Yes No No No
As nouns, trait is a hypernym of trust; that is, trait is a word with a broader meaning than trust:
  • trust: the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
  • trait: a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
trust (noun) trait (noun)
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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
trust (verb) trait (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 trait

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