evidence Synonyms
Another word for evidence
• noun (Context 1)
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
"Scientists gathered substantial proof to support the new climate model."
• noun (Context 2)
Information drawn from personal testimony, a document, or a material object, used to establish facts in a legal investigation or admissible as testimony in a court of law.
"The defense attorney argued that the physical testimony had been improperly handled."
• noun (Context 3)
An outward sign, trace, or indication that something exists or has occurred.
"The ancient pottery shards were the only indication of an early settlement in the valley."
• verb (Context 4)
To be or show proof or indication of something.
"The success of the conservation program is evidenced by the steady recovery of the bird population."
Opposites of evidence
The opposite of evidence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: