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credence

nounCommon GRE wordMore C words

belief in or acceptance of something as true

In a sentence

Credence in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing credence in a sentence.

The new findings lent credence to a once-dismissed theory.

Synonyms
beliefcredibilitytrustacceptance
Antonyms
disbeliefskepticismdoubt
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Credence (noun) means belief in or acceptance of something as true
Here is credence used in an example sentence: "The new findings lent credence to a once-dismissed theory."
Common synonyms for credence include belief, credibility, trust, acceptance.
Antonyms of credence include disbelief, skepticism, doubt.
Credence is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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