FAITH Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'faith' different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of faith are belief , credence , and credit . While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof. // an unshakable faith in God

Q: When can 'belief' be used instead of 'faith'?

While the synonyms belief and faith are close in meaning, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer. // my belief that I had caught all the errors

Q: When is 'credence' a more appropriate choice than 'faith'?

Although the words credence and faith have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent. // a theory now given credence by scientists

Q: When is it sensible to use 'credit' instead of 'faith'?

While in some cases nearly identical to faith , credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof. // gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

faith

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ˈfāth

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as in religion

belief and trust in and loyalty to God a people who are known for their strong and steadfast faith

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as in cult

a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities the city of Jerusalem is sacred to three faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

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as in allegiance

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty after they had to declare bankruptcy, the family found out how much faith their friends had

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as in confidence

firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something never having had much faith in banks, the old miser kept his money under the mattress

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as in belief

mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon she has complete faith that the universe is controlled by a benevolent Supreme Being with a master plan

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How is the word faith different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of faith are belief, credence, and credit. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

When can belief be used instead of faith?

While the synonyms belief and faith are close in meaning, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is credence a more appropriate choice than faith?

Although the words credence and faith have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is it sensible to use credit instead of faith?

While in some cases nearly identical to faith, credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

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Recent Examples of faith Leeds had to build on their weekend launchpad and underline why Farke had shown such faith in these players through the window. —

Beren Cross, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 If going solo is risky, launching your own label as an unknown requires an even bigger leap of faith—along with either a willing suspension of disbelief or an amazing amount of true grit. —

Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 In their own ways, each of them had rebelled against their parents’ expectations and against the Mormon faith. —

Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025 But the magnetic Ingar ultimately makes sense of a radiantly charismatic but lonely girl for whom friendship has become her faith — something to be trustingly followed into the unknown. —

Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for faith

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This week, West was hit with a fresh lawsuit from a Yeezy staffer who filed a complaint naming the company and rapper, stating that she was subjected to discrimination, harassment and retaliation because of her gender and Jewish religion.

— Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025