distrust

misstrauen

Jemandem nicht vertrauen, weil man glaubt, dass er lügen oder unfair handeln könnte.

In einfachem Englisch: If you feel this way about someone, you think they may lie or act unfairly.

• I distrust his promises.
• She distrusted anyone who asked for money.
• Why do you distrust the police?

Synonyme: mistrust

Gegenteile: trust

Häufige Wendungen: distrust someone, deeply distrust someone

Misstrauen

Das Gefühl, dass jemand oder etwas unehrlich, unsicher oder unzuverlässig sein könnte.

In einfachem Englisch: The feeling that someone or something may be dishonest, unsafe, or unreliable.

• His answer increased my distrust.
• There is growing distrust of the government.
• Years of mutual distrust made an agreement difficult.

So benutzt man es: distrust of someone/something (Her distrust of strangers made her reluctant to ask for help.)

Synonyme: mistrust, suspicion

Gegenteile: trust, confidence

Häufige Wendungen: distrust of someone, mutual distrust, deep distrust