credence

Although Trump’s claim had gained credence in right-wing social-media circles in the days preceding the debate, Muir noted that ABC News had consulted the city manager of Springfield, Ohio, who attested that “there have been no credible reports of specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community.”

A dramatic, string-drenched cover of Cleo Sol's single Sunshine also lent credence to the rumours that Dua could record the next Bond theme.

Rather, it’s meant to urge people not to put too much stock in early forecasts, which often shift; to not give undue credence to untrained hysteria-mongers; and to not let panic get in the way of necessary advance preparation.

“Coyote” lends some credence to his argument.

Neither of these appear to be the case, lending credence to reports that Israel triggered the explosive pagers because it believed its plot had been, or was in the process of being uncovered.