Trust and Wariness

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Trust noun - Firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something.

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Wariness is an antonym for trust.

Wariness noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

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Trust is an antonym for wariness.

Nearby Words: wary, warily

After the kids' initial wariness, they begin to trust him, to the point where Nero might be considered A Father to His Men.

Source: Bait-and-Switch Tyrant

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