distrusting


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dis·trust

 (dĭs-trŭst′)
n.
Lack of trust or confidence: listened to the sales pitch with distrust.
tr.v. dis·trust·ed, dis·trust·ing, dis·trusts
To have no confidence in; doubt or suspect: I distrust his claims to expertise.
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