overtrust

verb, noun — 2 senses

overtrust

verb

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɹʌst/

Etymology From over- + trust.

1

To trust too much.

  • Some there are, that do so overtrust their leaders' eyes1649, Joseph Hall, Resolutions and Decisions of Divers Practicall cases of Conscience:

overtrust

noun

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌtɹʌst/

Etymology From over- + trust.

1

excessive trust

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