Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or attitude of distrust, especially a general feeling that something or someone is not to be relied upon.

“The company’s financial troubles led to widespread mistrust among its investors.”

2. verb

to lose or feel confidence in the honesty or reliability of someone or something.

“The scandal has mistrusted many politicians and their ability to serve the public good.”

3. verb

to cause someone to lose confidence in the honesty or reliability of something.

“The evidence of corruption has mistrusted the public’s trust in the government.”