wantrouwen

Definitions of wantrouwen
  1. noun
    doubt about someone's honesty
    synonyms: achterdocht, argwaan, suspicie, verdenking
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    type of:
    aarzeling, onzekerheid, twijfel, weifeling
    the state of being unsure of something
  2. noun
    an impression that something might be the case
    synonyms: achterdocht, argwaan, feeling, instinct, intuïtie, suspicie, verdenking
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    type of:
    impressie, indruk
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
  3. verb
    regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
    synonyms: afvragen
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    antonyms:
    afgaan, betrouwen, bouwen, geloven, leunen, rekenen, steunen, verlaten, vertrouwen
    have confidence or faith in
    types:
    twijfelen, wankelen
    lack confidence in or have doubts about
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