Definition of Credence

mental acceptance as true or real

Examples of Credence in a sentence

Since you have a history of lying, I find it difficult to give credence to anything you tell me.  🔊

Nobody in the courtroom gave any credence to the drunk’s testimony.  🔊

Because the experiment had been performed over a hundred times, a great deal of credence was given to the results.  🔊

As no one has been able to disprove the scientist’s theory, it has gained more credence over the years.  🔊

If you want to give credence to your business, you should develop a company website.  🔊

The crazy man’s UFO story was so ridiculous that not a single person gave it any credence.  🔊

When the popular actor was questioned about his sexuality, he refused to give credence to the rumor he was gay.  🔊

The jury found it hard to give credence to the testimony provided by the convicted felon.  🔊

The outcome of the experiment gave credence to the theory that plants grow quicker when exposed to classical music.  🔊

Even though my daughter swore she told me the truth, I could not give any credence to her story about aliens eating the last slice of pie.  🔊

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