CREED Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word creed. (close relations)
creeds
Best Alternative Words for CREED
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credo | nounn | |||||||
noun • any system of principles or beliefs | ||||||||
belief | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||||
code | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) • a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy • (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions • a series of letters, numbers or symbols assigned to something for the purpose of classification or identification verb • attach a code to • convert ordinary language into code | ||||||||
conviction | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | ||||||||
doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||||
dogma | nounn | |||||||
noun • a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof • a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative | ||||||||
faith | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny • complete confidence in a person or plan etc • an institution to express belief in a divine power • loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person | ||||||||
ideology | nounn | |||||||
noun • an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation • imaginary or visionary theorization | ||||||||
philosophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school • the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics • any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | ||||||||
principle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • a rule or standard especially of good behavior • a basic truth or law or assumption • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • rule of personal conduct • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | ||||||||
tenet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof | ||||||||
gospel | nounn | |||||||
noun • the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings • an unquestionable truth • folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group • a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance | ||||||||
church doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group | ||||||||
religious doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group |