DISTRUST (2)

distrust (2). Distrust, n. suspicion, a loss of confidence

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Dis‐trust″, n. 1. 1. Doubt of sufficiency, reality, or sincerity; want of confidence, faith, or reliance; as, distrust of one's power, authority, will, purposes, schemes, etc.
2. 2. Suspicion of evil designs.
Alienation and distrust . . . are the growth of false principles. D. Webster. 3. 3. State of being suspected; loss of trust. Milton.