Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strain-credulity
verb phrase
/streɪn krɪˈdʒuːləti/
Definition
To stretch someone’s belief or willingness to accept something as true beyond what is reasonable or believable.
Examples
- Her explanation for the sudden disappearance of the funds did not just strain credulity; it shattered it.
- Many stories in the tabloid press strain credulity, making readers question their authenticity.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation where a claim or idea is so far-fetched that it challenges a person’s ability to accept it as plausible.
Synonyms
- stretch belief
- test plausibility
- push the limits of belief
