Distrust and Fear

Distrust

Distrust noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

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Fear and distrust are semantically related in be afraid topic. In some cases you can use "Fear" instead the word "Distrust" as a noun or a verb.

Fear noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

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Distrust and fear are semantically related in be afraid topic. Sometimes you can use "Distrust" instead the word "Fear" as a noun or a verb.

human	human distrust	human fear
old	old distrust	old fear
particular	particular distrust	particular fear
natural	natural distrust	natural fear
Other adjectives: public, complete, initial, legitimate, deep, strong, constant, severe, extreme, great, intense, huge, little, bad, irrational, innate, deep-seated, widespread, general, mutual, growing, justified, sudden.

man	distrust man	fear man
people	distrust people	fear people
men	distrust men	fear men
someone	distrust someone	fear someone
Other words: magic, doctor, paranoia, enemy, humans.

Gotham: In the second season finale, Barbara spots the fake Jim Gordon when that person shows no fear or distrust of Barbara, instead flirting with her, and bad-mouths his beloved Leslie.

Source: Out-of-Character Alert
The boy is against the idea of going, both due to the wizard's condescending attitude and a disinterest in helping other people who fear and distrust him.

Source: Recap / Start of Darkness
All this adds up to make other Lunarians quick to fear or distrust them.

Source: Manga / Touhou Bougetsushou

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