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credible Synonyms

Another word for credible

Choosing another word for credible depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Able to be believed; convincing or worthy of trust.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney presented a believable witness whose testimony corroborated the defendant's alibi."

Strongest
believable
plausible
convincing
Strong
trustworthy
reliable
dependable
persuasive
cogent
authoritative
valid

• adjective (Context 2)

Capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful; viable.

Usage Example

"The opposition party struggled to put forward a viable alternative to the government's economic policy."

Strongest
viable
Strong
feasible
realistic
effective
workable
practicable

Opposites of credible

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

incredible
implausible
unbelievable
unreliable
unviable
untrustworthy
far-fetched
unconvincing
See all opposites of credible

• Nearby Words

credentials
credenza
credibility
credible
credibleness
credibly
credit

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