Ought
Trust and ought are semantically related. in responsibility topic. In some cases you can use "Trust" instead a noun "Ought", when it comes to topics like burden.
Trust
Trust noun - Firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Later on he shows a general propensity to trust aliens that he ought not to, being too optimistic that rational conversation can bring the adversary of the week over to his side.
Source: Horrible Judge of Character
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