overtrust

/ˌoʊvərˈtrʌst/

Definitions

1. noun

An excessive or blind trust in someone or something.

“She struggled with overtrust issues after being betrayed by her former partner.”

2. verb

To place excessive or blind trust in someone or something.

“After the scandal, the public began to overtrust the company’s claims of transparency.”

Synonyms

  • blind trust
  • excessive trust

Antonyms

  • mistrust
  • skepticism