The usage of "mistrust"

[Mike373]

Hello everyone
I wonder if this sentence and the usage of "mistrust" in the sentence is correct.
By the way English is not my first language.

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The continuation of this action will mistrust countries to the UN resolutions.

[tastyonions]

It’s incorrect. “Mistrust” means “be suspicious of,” so try substituting that into your sentence:

“The continuation of this action will [be suspicious of] countries to the UN resolutions.”

Makes no sense. I think you meant something like:

“The continuation of this action will cause countries to mistrust (the) UN resolutions.”

Whether the last “the” works depends on whether you’re talking about some specific resolutions or UN resolutions in general.

[Mike373]

It’s incorrect. “Mistrust” means “be suspicious of,” so try substituting that into your sentence:

“The continuation of this action will [be suspicious of] countries to the UN resolutions.”

Makes no sense. I think you meant something like:

“The continuation of this action will cause countries to mistrust (the) UN resolutions.”

Whether the last “the” works depends on whether you’re talking about some specific resolutions or UN resolutions in general.

Thank you so much for your explanation. I knew there was a problem but I didn't know how to fix.
I have another question, how can I avoid such syntax mistakes in the future? This happened because I used a new word that I haven't used before (mistrust).

[iguanamon]

...I have another question, how can I avoid such syntax mistakes in the future? This happened because I used a new word that I haven't used before (mistrust).

You can search google by using the term "mistrust in a sentence"

If you don't have a native speaker around, which if you are in Iran or Afghanistan is unlikely, then use google to search for good patterns of usage. "Use ______ in a sentence" is a good prompt to start with.