Mistrust is the feeling that you have towards someone who you do not trust. There was mutual mistrust between the two men. a deep mistrust of state banks. = distrust
If you mistrust someone or something, you do not trust them. It frequently appears that Bell mistrusts all journalists. = distrust. the feeling that you cannot trust someone, especially because you think they may treat you unfairly or dishonestly = suspicion, distrust distrust mistrust of. to not trust someone, especially because you think they may treat you unfairly or dishonestly = distrust
To regard with jealousy or suspicion; to suspect; to doubt the integrity of; to distrust