Definitions

credits

NOUN

recognition; trust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention

STRONG

acclaim acknowledgment approval belief commendation confidence credence distinction faith fame glory honor kudos merit notice points praise reliance strokes thanks tribute

WEAK

brownie points pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure condemnation criticism disapproval disbelief distrust doubt rejection unimportance

WEAK

cash disacknowledgement disclaimer discredit dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute

NOUN

reputation, status

Synonyms

STRONG

authority character clout esteem estimation fame influence position prestige regard renown repute standing weight

WEAK

good name

Antonyms

WEAK

cash disacknowledgement disapproval disbelief disclaimer discredit dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute

NOUN

deferred payment arrangement; assets

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance bond loan mortgage stock wealth

STRONG

continuance debenture extension lien plastic respite securities tab trust

WEAK

capital outlay installment buying installment plan on account on the arm on the cuff surplus cash

Antonyms

WEAK

cash disacknowledgement disapproval disbelief disclaimer discredit dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute

VERB

believe, depend on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept consider rely on trust

STRONG

buy deem feel hold sense swallow think

WEAK

bank on fall for hand it to one have faith in pat on back take as gospel truth take stock in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discard reject

STRONG

disbelieve

WEAK

discredit mistrust not buy not subscribe renege

VERB

accredit, assign to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

refer

STRONG

defer impute lay

WEAK

ascribe to attribute to chalk up to charge to

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelieve discredit mistrust not buy not subscribe renege

Example Sentences

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“The caregiver tax credits try to recognize the costs out of pocket that caregivers face,” Reilly said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Coal tip landslides are highlighted too, though the report credits recent efforts in Wales to establish a register of disused tips and a new authority to manage their safety in future.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The companies are clearly aware of this priority, he added, based on their promise to offer $2.25 billion in consumer credits across Virginia and the Carolinas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

One attendee, Jess Blaise, the co-founder of Haitian Spotlight LA, credits her Haitian heritage and the fragrance rituals modeled by her mother for her connection to scent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

During the opening credits of La Casa de Traición, a horrible show about a rich family with a shameful past, we hear shouting outside.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez