RELIANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RELIANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “reliance”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “reliance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reliance” are: trust, dependence, dependency, trust in, confidence in, faith in, credence in, belief in, conviction in

Reliance as a Noun

Definitions of "Reliance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reliance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person or thing on which someone depends.
• Certainty based on past experience.
• The state of relying on something.
• Dependence on or trust in someone or something.

Synonyms of "Reliance" as a noun (9 Words)

belief in	Any cognitive content held as true.
confidence in	A state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable.
conviction in	A final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed.
credence in	A kind of sideboard or buffet.
dependence	The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. The dependence of our medical schools on grant funds.
dependency	A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country. The country s dependency on the oil industry.
faith in	A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.
trust	Something as property held by one party the trustee for the benefit of another the beneficiary. They have been able to win the trust of the others.
trust in	Complete confidence in a person or plan etc.

Usage Examples of "Reliance" as a noun

• He wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists.
• The farmer's reliance on pesticides.

Associations of "Reliance" (30 Words)

alertness	The process of paying close and continuous attention. Walsall were indebted to the bravery and alertness of their goalkeeper.
believe	Follow a credo have a faith be a believer. I believe that he will come back from the war.
centrality	The state of being accessible from a variety of places. The centrality of religion in their lives.
confidant	Someone to whom private matters are confided. A close confidante of the princess.
credibility	The quality of being convincing or believable. The government s loss of credibility.
credible	(a common but incorrect usage where `credulous’ would be appropriate) credulous. A credible threat.
credulity	A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true. Moneylenders prey upon their credulity and inexperience.
depend	Be grammatically dependent on. A town which had depended heavily upon the wool industry.
dependence	Addiction to drink or drugs. The dependence of our medical schools on grant funds.
endurance	The capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear. The annual 24 hour endurance race.
endure	Put up with something or somebody unpleasant. The legend of Elvis endures.
forbear	Resist doing something. Rebecca could not forbear a smile.
fortitude	Courage in pain or adversity. She endured her illness with great fortitude.
indomitable	Impossible to subdue or defeat. A woman of indomitable spirit.
obstinacy	Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires. His reputation for obstinacy.
obstinate	Stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing. The obstinate problem of unemployment.
patience	The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. You can find bargains if you have the patience to sift through the rubbish.
perseverance	Persistent determination. His perseverance with the technique illustrates his single mindedness.
persevere	Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success. His family persevered with his treatment.
persistence	Persistent determination. Cardiff s persistence was rewarded with a try.
pertinacity	Persistent determination.
reliant	Dependent on someone or something. The company is heavily reliant on the baby market.
rely	Have confidence or faith in. I know I can rely on your discretion.
resourcefulness	The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems. A man of great resourcefulness.
tenacity	The quality or fact of continuing to exist; persistence. You have to admire the tenacity of these two guys.
trust	An organization or company managed by trustees. He can be trusted to carry out an impartial investigation.
uncritical	Not critical; not tending to find or call attention to errors. An uncritical acceptance of the results.
vigilance	The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Security duties that demand long hours of vigilance.
viscosity	The state of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency, due to internal friction. Cooling the fluid raises its viscosity.
willing	Not brought about by coercion or force. A willing participant.