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 average yield on dollar-denominated credits is significantly tighter than for U.S. high-yield corporate credits.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

But she was fortunate to get flight credits from United and the majority of her money back for the rest of the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

While the manosphere discourages vulnerability, Khushal credits a "strong support system" and a focus on "empathy" for his own healing.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

People earning more than 400% above the federal poverty level have lost their eligibility for tax credits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

She had already completed sixteen hours of college credits and would get no closer toward graduation.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore