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What is the difference between "trust" and "believe" ?

 

What is the difference between "trust" and "believe" ?
Like if I say:"I don't trust you." or "I don't believe you." Which way is more sounds like a joke, if I don't want to get too seriously.
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For learning: English
Base language: English
Category: Language

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    The difference is one of scope.

    "I don't believe you" means that I think what you are saying right now is not true.

    "I don't trust you" means that I think you often say things that are not true or often do not keep your promises.

    Depending on the tone you use when you say them, either could be a joke. But either one could be offensive if in the wrong tone.

    the both of are serious :D
    i don't trust u : u say it when u don't have confidence in someone then u can't tell that person a secret for example
    i don't believe u : u say it when u r sure that the person is lying to u it's the same of saying u r a LIAR :D

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