Definitions

trust

[truhst] / trʌst /

NOUN

belief in something as true, trustworthy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidence expectation faith hope

STRONG

assurance certainty certitude conviction credence credit dependence positiveness reliance stock store sureness

WEAK

entrustment gospel truth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt

STRONG

uncertainty

WEAK

mistrust

NOUN

responsibility, custody

Synonyms

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account care protection

STRONG

charge duty guard guardianship keeping liability moment obligation safekeeping trusteeship ward

Antonyms

STRONG

irresponsibility

WEAK

disbelief distrust mistrust

NOUN

large company

Synonyms

STRONGEST

business corporation group institution

STRONG

bunch cartel chain combine conglomerate crew crowd gang mob monopoly outfit pool ring syndicate

WEAK

megacorp multinational organization

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelief distrust mistrust

VERB

believe, place confidence in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count on depend on look to

STRONG

accredit assume expect hope imagine presume suppose surmise take

WEAK

bank on be convinced bet bottom dollar on bet on build on calculate on confide in gamble on have faith in lay money on lean on place confidence in place trust in reckon on rely upon swear by take at face value think likely

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain disbelieve know reject

WEAK

distrust hold keep mistrust

VERB

give to for safekeeping

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commit entrust

STRONG

advance aid assign command commission confer confide consign delegate grant lend let loan patronize store transfer

WEAK

give over let out make trustee put into hands of sign over turn over

Antonyms

STRONG

borrow hinder hold impede keep obstruct oppose

WEAK

disbelieve distrust mistrust

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for trust?

There may not be a substitute for trust in life, but there are a few different terms that can sometimes be used to replace the word. Trust is a form of confidence. Saying that you have trust in someone is often the same as saying you have confidence in them or that you place your hope or faith in them. Trust is often a firm belief that someone or something won’t let you down. Trust is also a verb meaning to have such confidence. To trust someone in this way is often to rely on, count on, depend on, or even believe in them. Having someone you can trust is having someone you can turn to. When two people trust each other, they can be said to have a mutual trust. The word trustworthiness is the noun form of the adjective trustworthy, which describes someone who has earned your trust. Someone who has trust in someone else can be described as trusting. Sometimes, this can imply that the person trusts others too easily. A similar (but less common) word is trustful. As a verb, trust can also mean something like presume, as in I trust we won’t have any problems here.

What is another word for a lack of trust?

A lack of trust is the absence of trust. Saying that there is a lack of trust may mean that there is no trust at all or that someone or something falls short of full trust. The opposite of trust is distrust. (The word mistrust often means the same thing but is less commonly used.) You may have doubts, misgivings, suspicions, or skepticism about someone or something that you distrust.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I prefer to be skeptical about A.I. because people have already found so many destructive uses for it and I don’t trust Sam Altman or his competitors as far as I can throw them.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

"This incident highlights just how critical sustained community engagement and trust building are."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“My teammates aren’t gonna trust me if I don’t believe in myself,” said Brink, who is averaging 8.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The pastor said he has interacted with more than 100 people who wanted to self-deport this year, but most have opted against using CBP Home because they don’t trust the government.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Nim loved the ocean because it was always there, wherever she looked and as far as she could see, but it was too huge and powerful to understand and too dangerous to trust.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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