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distrust
/dɪsˈtrʌst/
noun
nieufność
Also
podejrzliwość(f)
Definition
The feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon or is dishonest; suspicion.
Examples
There was a deep distrust between the two rival factions.
Istniała głęboka nieufność między dwoma rywalizującymi frakcjami.
His past actions created a sense of distrust among his colleagues.
Jego przeszłe działania stworzyły poczucie podejrzliwości wśród jego kolegów.
Synonyms
Collocations
deep distrustmutual distrustsow distrust
verb
nie ufać
Also
nie dowierzaćpodejrzewać
Definition
To regard with suspicion; to have no confidence in.
Examples
I distrust anyone who promises too much too soon.
Nie ufam nikomu, kto obiecuje zbyt wiele zbyt szybko.
She began to distrust his motives after his strange behavior.
Zaczęła podejrzewać jego motywy po jego dziwnym zachowaniu.
Collocations
distrust someone's motivesdistrust the governmentdistrust authority
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