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mistrust

ˌmɪsˈtrʌst

noun

nieufność

ɲɛˈufnɔɕt͡ɕ· rzeczownik
Also
podejrzliwość(f)
Definition

A feeling of suspicion or lack of trust.

Examples
There was a deep mistrust between the two rival groups.
Między dwiema rywalizującymi grupami panowała głęboka nieufność.
His actions only deepened her mistrust.
Jego działania tylko pogłębiły jej nieufność.
Synonyms
suspiciondistrustdoubt
Collocations
deep mistrustmutual mistrustgrowing mistrust

verb

nie ufać

ɲɛ ˈufat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
podejrzewać
Definition

To regard someone or something with suspicion or lack of trust.

Examples
She began to mistrust his motives.
Zaczęła nie ufać jego motywom.
Many people mistrust politicians.
Wielu ludzi nie ufa politykom.
Synonyms
suspectdistrustdoubt
Collocations
mistrust someone's motivesmistrust the governmentmistrust authority
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