trusts

1. something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)Examples: "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father"Synonyms: trust

2. certainty based on past experienceExamples: "he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists"; "he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun"Synonyms: reliance, trust

3. the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of othersExamples: "the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity"Synonyms: trust, trustfulness, trustingnessAntonyms: distrust

4. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or serviceExamples: "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly"Synonyms: cartel, combine, corporate trust, trust

5. complete confidence in a person or plan etcExamples: "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust"Synonyms: faith, trust

6. a trustful relationshipExamples: "he took me into his confidence"; "he betrayed their trust"Synonyms: confidence, trust