credences
Things held true
Credences is the plural of credence, which means belief or acceptance that something is true: The theory gained credence among scientists.
To give credence to a claim is to treat it as believable.
A credence is also a small table near an altar where communion elements are placed before consecration—a specialized liturgical term rarely encountered outside church settings.
Trust without proof
- convictionFirmly held belief
- doctrineEstablished body of teachings
- tenetHeld principle or doctrine
- credoGuiding personal doctrine
dogma · creed · orthodoxy · ideology · theology · philosophy · worldview · canon
Consistent, predictable performance
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- veracityConformity to fact
plausibility · believability · validity · soundness · legitimacy · authority · weight · standing
Furniture for dishes and linens
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- communion tableChurch furniture for sacraments
- sacristyChurch storage and preparation room
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
faith
Trust without proof
- convictionFirmly held belief
- doctrineEstablished body of teachings
- tenetHeld principle or doctrine
credo · dogma · creed · orthodoxy · ideology · theology · philosophy · worldview · canon · catechism
reliability
Consistent, predictable performance
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
veracity · plausibility · believability · validity · soundness · legitimacy · authority · weight · standing · reputation
sideboard
Furniture for dishes and linens
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- communion tableChurch furniture for sacraments
- sacristyChurch storage and preparation room
liturgical · vestry · chancel · sanctuary
credencesdisbeliefs
Refusals to accept something
denials · rejections · doubts · skepticisms · distrusts
credencesdoubts
Feelings of uncertainty
uncertainties · suspicions · misgivings · dubiousness · incredulousness