They don't believe me vs They don't trust me

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'They don't believe me' implies a lack of belief in what the speaker is saying, while 'They don't trust me' suggests a lack of trust in the speaker's character or reliability.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 795 views

They don't believe me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone doubts the truth of what the speaker is saying.

Examples:

I told them the truth, but they don't believe me.
They don't believe me when I say I saw a UFO.

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I keep telling them exactly what I did, but they don't believe me.
They don't believe me climbing Kilimanjaro will break the curse.
The doctors, they don't believe me.
- Suppose they don't believe me?
They don't believe me because once I said Joe hit Dukey and he didn't.

Alternatives:

they doubt me
they question my words
they are skeptical of me
they are unconvinced by me
they are incredulous about me

They don't trust me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone lacks confidence in the speaker's character, reliability, or intentions.

Examples:

They don't trust me to keep their secret.
I wish they trusted me more with important decisions.

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And they don't trust me.
I mean, if they don't trust me, I'm out of business.
They don't trust me anymore.
Anthony, it sounds like they don't trust me.
The truth is, sir, they don't trust me.
I don't see it that they don't trust me.
And they don't trust me not to tell everybody that I'm the girl that popped Master Chang.
They don't say much, perhaps they don't trust me.
And since I quit the party once they don't trust me now

Alternatives:

they have no faith in me
they have no confidence in me
they are suspicious of me
they are wary of me
they are doubtful of me

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They don't believe me vs They don't trust me