WordCmp.com

trust vs credulity

credulity vs trust

trust and credulity both are nouns.

trust is a verb but credulity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trust Yes No Yes No
credulity Yes No No No
As nouns, credulity is a hyponym of trust; that is, credulity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trust:
  • trust: the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
  • credulity: tendency to believe readily
trust (noun) credulity (noun)
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others tendency to believe readily
certainty based on past experience
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
a trustful relationship
trust (verb) credulity (verb)
have confidence or faith in
be confident about something
expect and wish
confer a trust upon
(chiefly archaic) extend credit to
allow without fear
Difference between trust and credulity

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.