reliance

Meaning

1. The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
2. The condition of being reliant or dependent.
3. Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.
4. A person or thing which relies on another.

Synonyms

trust

confidence

dependence

faith

belief

credit

dependency

credence

assurance

trustworthiness

conficence

conviction

contingency

contentment

dependance

dependant

complementing

certitude

dependent

certainty

faithfulness

favor

favour

fidelity

regard

rely

request

resort

satisfaction

self-confidence

self-possession

being based on

trustfulness

trustiness

trusting

aplomb

addiction

affiance

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/

Etymology

From rely + -ance.