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Distrust vs. Mistrust

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distrust
Definition

regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

Examples

Unfortunately, the clients distrust the lawyer.

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mistrust
Definition

have doubts about; have no faith or confidence in

Examples

she treated him with mistrust