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credence Synonyms

Another word for credence

Choosing another word for credence depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Usage Example

"New archaeological discoveries lend belief to the historian's controversial theory."

Strongest
belief
acceptance
Strong
credit
trust
faith
confidence
plausibility
credibility

• noun (Context 2)

A small side table, shelf, or recess in a church sanctuary used to hold the elements of the Eucharist before consecration.

Usage Example

"The acolyte placed the bread and wine upon the credenza near the altar."

Strong
credenza

Opposites of credence

The opposite of credence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disbelief
skepticism
doubt
incredulity
distrust
suspicion
See all opposites of credence

• Nearby Words

creature
creche
cred
credence
credential
credentialed
credentialing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Credence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/credence
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