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TinaMr Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

vocabulary

what's a difference between "mistrust" and "
distrust"?
I guess almost none....
  

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Distrust is a bit stronger; it implies that the person refuses to trust. Mistrust is a bit more passive; it implies that the person isn't sure whether to trust or not.

— Elanguest

  • Distrust is a bit stronger; it implies that the person refuses to trust.
  • Mistrust is a bit more passive; it implies that the person isn't sure whether to trust or not.
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Distrust is a bit stronger; it implies that the person refuses to trust.

Mistrust is a bit more passive; it implies that the person isn't sure whether to trust or not.

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Thank you, Elanguest! Emotion: smile
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