Associations to the word «Credence»
Noun
- Lending
- Assertion
- Rumour
- Rumor
- Extraordinary
- Accusation
- Ambassador
- Witchcraft
- Superstition
- Emmanuel
- Persuasion
- Chancel
- Give
- Dogma
- Notion
- Falsehood
- Hypothesis
- Tenet
- Giving
- Allegation
- Belief
- Theory
- Claim
- Testimony
- Letter
- Speculation
- Tale
- Conjecture
- Altar
- Gain
- Abduction
- Given
- Derivation
- Wherefore
- Grievance
- Statement
- Argument
- Catastrophe
- Refrain
- Conspiracy
- Suspicion
- Assurance
- Liar
- Evidence
- Recall
- Idea
- Linguist
- Vladimir
- Narrative
- Myth
- Possibility
- Offensive
- Propaganda
- Kiev
- Semiconductor
- Historian
- Reliance
- Story
- Proof
- Diplomat
- Communion
- Fact
- Veil
- Explanation
- Scholar
- Account
- Deacon
- Probability
- Existence
- Report
- Discovery
- Acceptance
- Proclamation
- Contrary
- Creed
Adjective
Wiktionary
CREDENCE, noun. (uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
CREDENCE, noun. (rare) (uncountable) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
CREDENCE, noun. (religion) (countable) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
CREDENCE, noun. (countable) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
CREDENCE, verb. (obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.
Dictionary definition
CREDENCE, noun. The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years".
CREDENCE, noun. A kind of sideboard or buffet.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.