Words Related To Distrust

noun a feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon

verb to regard with suspicion or doubt

• The business partnership was marred by mutual mistrust between the two parties.
• I can't work with someone I mistrust, it just doesn't feel right.
• I have a gut feeling to mistrust that guy, I just don't trust him.
• Mistrust is like a poison that slowly erodes relationships over time.

noun a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance

• The patient's paranoia led to severe anxiety and delusions.
• Her paranoia about germs makes her wash her hands constantly.
• Don't feed into his paranoia, he's just overthinking things.
• The politician's paranoia about losing power is evident in his actions.

noun a slight trace or indication of something

• The detective had a strong suspicion that the suspect was lying.
• I have a suspicion that he's not telling the truth.
• I got a hunch that something fishy is going on.
• The dark clouds of suspicion loomed over the small town.