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credence

noun

/ˈkriː.dəns/

Meaning

belief in or acceptance of something as true

The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.

belief, trust, faith, confidence

doubt, skepticism

give credence, lend credence, gain credence, credibility and credence

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

The process of varying or controlling something.

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish