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conviction

/kənˈvɪkʃən/noun3 syllables

Conviction means: (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed.

Synonyms for conviction10

noun, as in (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence

noun, as in an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

strong belief, article of faith

also used for conviction

resolution, judgement, convincement, attaintment, proscription

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Opposites of conviction

acquittal

What does conviction mean?2

noun

1

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed“the conviction came as no surprise”

2

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with conviction?12

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Conviction in a sentence

  • One must have conviction in law, or its existence will be superficial only.FeuDRenais2
  • Belief is not a matter of choice, but of conviction.dimitris
  • I wasn't sold on their plan at first, but their conviction won me over.TheSupernatural
  • I hold fast to my principles, unwavering in conviction.Igider
  • If he continues to study with conviction, he will definitely pass the exam.tusharjoshi
  • As long as people have deep convictions, there will be wars.mailohilohi
  • I stand tall, rooted in the strength of my convictions.Igider
  • An opinion is shocking only if it is a conviction.AlanF_US

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Forms of conviction

as a noun

plural
convictions