What is another word for credos?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈiːdə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Credos are the principles or beliefs that a person or a group holds and stands by. Credos are often expressed through verbal or written statements. Synonyms for credos include tenets, beliefs, doctrines, principles, maxims, guidelines, ideologies, philosophies, convictions, and dogmas. These words indicate a set of beliefs or principles that are held firmly and guide one's behavior. Each of these synonyms has its own nuance and connotation, but all refer to the same basic idea of a guiding set of beliefs. Whatever word is used, the credos that individuals or groups adhere to play a significant role in shaping their actions and decisions.

What are the hypernyms for Credos?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Credos

But in spite of this, Don Quixote did not leave off discharging a continuous rain of cuts, slashes, downstrokes, and backstrokes, and at length, in less than the space of two credos, he brought the whole show to the ground, with all its fittings and figures shivered and knocked to pieces, King Marsilio badly wounded, and the Emperor Charlemagne with his crown and head split in two.
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume II., Complete"
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
For a moment he was in a quandary; but a miracle gave him the inspiration to use the tail of his shirt-which was too long anyhow-and tearing off a long piece, on which he made eleven knots, he repeated quantities of credos and ave-marias on it, there in the wilderness.
"The Story of Don Quixote"
Arvid Paulson, Clayton Edwards, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Sancho's remark angered his master so intensely that he knocked him to the ground with his spear; and if the Princess had not interfered the unfortunate squire might never again have been able to say his ave-marias or credos or, more to the point, have eaten another square meal.
"The Story of Don Quixote"
Arvid Paulson, Clayton Edwards, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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