confusion vs credence

confusion

noun
  • The act of mistaking one thing for another or conflating distinct things. 

  • A lack of clarity or order. 

  • The state of being confused; misunderstanding. 

  • Lack of understanding due to dementia. 

credence

noun
  • Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence. 

  • Credential or supporting material for a person or claim. 

  • A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services. 

  • A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves. 

  • A subjective probability estimate of a belief or claim. 

How often have the words confusion and credence occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )