Synonyms of principle

principle

noun

as in rule

something (such as a belief or value) that helps a person know what is right and wrong and that influences their actions

He refused to participate on principle.

It is against her principles to steal.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rule
• standard
• law
• value
• belief
• tenet
• theory
• precept
• moral
• hypothesis
• proposition
• norm
• axiom
• basis
• doctrine
• thesis
• truism
• dogma
• foundation
• gospel
• verity
• inference
• declaration
• assertion
• canon
• dictum
• affirmation
• deduction
• assumption
• premise
• conclusion
• ground
• presumption
• presupposition
• postulate
• hypothetical
• given
• supposition
• if
• premiss
• avouchment
• ipse dixit