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Aditileo Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
mistrust or distrust
what is the difference between mistrust and distrust?
Also how do we use them in sentences?
i have always read mistrust of...can we use it in some way also?
Also how do we use them in sentences?
i have always read mistrust of...can we use it in some way also?
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In my mind, there really is no difference between the two. I probably use "distrust" more frequently.
- In my mind, there really is no difference between the two.
- I probably use "distrust" more frequently.
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In my mind, there really is no difference between the two. I probably use "distrust" more frequently.
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Distrust implies a lack of trust based on experience, such as knowing that a man is a liar and thief.
Mistrust implies a lack of trust based on not knowing whether someone should be trusted or not.
However, many people do not observe this distinction, and use these words interchangeably.
Distrust is heard much more often than mistrust.
Mistrust implies a lack of trust based on not knowing whether someone should be trusted or not.
However, many people do not observe this distinction, and use these words interchangeably.
Distrust is heard much more often than mistrust.
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can you give a sentence with the usage of mistrust and distrust with *of* ?
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There is deep distrust of the police among the people of the town.
John Kerry, the new Secretary of State, must work hard to overcome the mistrust of American policy felt by so many in the Middle East.
John Kerry, the new Secretary of State, must work hard to overcome the mistrust of American policy felt by so many in the Middle East.
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