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 first five generations are free, then you can add credits starting at $10 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal

As federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases expired, Californians bought emissions-free cars in record numbers in the third quarter of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

She took some classes that earned her early college credits and graduated with honors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The change means many thousands of parents with three or more children will receive more in universal credit and tax credits.

From BBC

Despite the name, it does not affect child benefit - but relates to tax credits and universal credit payments if you have or had a third or subsequent child born after 6 April 2017.

From BBC