Her tears gave more credence to the story.
Source: tatoeba (289694)
Credence
/ˈkɹiː.dəns/
Synonyms for "credence" (77 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Noun(2 words)
acceptanceacceptationacceptingacceptionacquiescenceadmissionadmittingaltaraltar carpetaltar deskaltar facingaltar of prothesisaltar railaltar side
Strong matches (23)
altar slabaltar stairaltar stonealtarpieceanconaassuranceassurednessbeliefbomoscertaintychancel tablecommunion tableconfidencecrediblecredit
Noun(8 words)
Related words (38)
Noun(11 words)
faithsfeel confidentlikelihoodplausibilityprobabilitiesprobabilitysubjective probabilitytrusttrustfulnesstrustingtrustworthiness
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acceptance, acceptance, acceptances, acceptation, accepting.
- Sentence evidence is available for credence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "credence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "credence"
Keep "credence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "credence" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "credence", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "credence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
7 entriesevidence credibilityinferential credenceobjective credencesource credibilitystatistical credencesubjective credencetestimony credibility
Collocations
6 entriesacademic credencecredence in claimscredence levelloss of credencepublic credencesubjective credence
Inflections
1 entriesTranslations
17 translations across 12 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- вяра noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
- доверие noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Dutch
3 entries- aanname noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
- aanvaarding noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
- geloof noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Finnish
1 entries- uskottavuus noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
French
1 entries- crédit noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
German
2 entries- Glauben noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
- Vertrauen noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Japanese
1 entries- 信任 noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Middle English
1 entries- credence noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Portuguese
2 entries- crença noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
- crédito noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Russian
1 entries- ве́ра noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Scottish Gaelic
1 entries- creideas noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Spanish
1 entries- crédito noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Swedish
1 entries- trovärdighet noun (acceptance of a belief or claim)
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
His arts gave credence, and forced tears withal / snared us, whom Diomede, nor Achilles dire, / nor thousand ships subdued, nor ten years' war could tire.
Source: tatoeba (6814568)
In Animism, there is credence in ubiquitous spirit entities pervading the totality of Nature.
Source: tatoeba (9085739)
Some Buddhists claim the origination of discontent from the desire of pleasure, the desire of transformation, and the desire of nihilation. Buddhists have credence in moderation.
Source: tatoeba (9085754)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "credence"?
Closest matches include acceptance, acceptance, acceptances, acceptation, accepting.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "credence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.