n. Function: noun
1 the act of assenting intellectually to something proposed as true or the state of mind of one who so assents FF1C; offered ready belief to anyone he trusted FF1E;
Synonyms: credence, credit, faith
Related Words: assurance, certainty, certitude, conviction, sureness; acquiescence, assent; trust; credibility, trustworthiness
Contrasted Words: distrust, doubt, mistrust, uncertainty; incredulity; question
Antonyms: disbelief, unbelief
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Synonyms: OPINION , conviction, eye, feeling, mind, persuasion, sentiment, view
Related Words: doctrine, dogma, fundamental, law, precept, principle; concept, idea