Definition of distrust

• v. t. - To feel absence of trust in; not to confide in or rely upon; to deem of questionable sufficiency or reality; to doubt; to be suspicious of; to mistrust.
• n. - Doubt of sufficiency, reality, or sincerity; want of confidence, faith, or reliance; as, distrust of one's power, authority, will, purposes, schemes, etc.
• n. - Suspicion of evil designs.
• n. - State of being suspected; loss of trust.