Reliance is a term that encompasses a variety of concepts related to TRUST and CONFIDENCE. CONFIDENCE (10 letters) is a feeling of ASSURANCE or certainty, while ASSURANCE (9 letters) is a promise or guarantee of something. EXPECTATION (11 letters) is the BELIEF that something will happen or be the case in the future. CREDENCE (8 letters) is the BELIEF that something is true or valid. BELIEF (6 letters) is a feeling of TRUST in someone or something. CREDIT (6 letters) is the TRUST that allows one to borrow money or goods. HOPE (4 letters) is a feeling of EXPECTATION and desire for a certain thing to happen. FAITH (5 letters) is a strong BELIEF in a religion or a system of religious beliefs. TRUST (5 letters) is a firm BELIEF in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. Finally, DEPENDENCE (10 letters) is the need for something or someone in order to function or be successful.