Meaning & use
credence
Acceptance of something as true or valid; belief.
See it in a sentence
The new evidence lent credence to the witness's original account.
Few scientists give any credence to claims that are not backed by data.
A note on using this word
Credence is almost always used with verbs like 'give' or 'lend,' as in 'lend credence to,' rather than standing alone.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
doubtskepticism
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