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conviction

The word “conviction” has 3 syllables: con-vic-tion

It's pronounced as /kənˈvɪkʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for conviction?

In the thesaurus, “conviction” has 80 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for conviction along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for conviction

Antonyms for conviction

  • anxiety
  • concern
  • disbelief
  • distrust
  • doubt
  • fact
  • hesitancy
  • hesitation
  • incertitude
  • incredulity
  • indecisiveness
  • irresolution
  • misgiving
  • mistrust
  • nonconfidence
  • suspicion
  • truth
  • unbelief
  • uncertainty

Meanings of conviction

  • noun
    1. A firmly held belief.
    2. A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
    3. The state of being found or proved guilty.
    4. The state of being wholly convinced.

Example Sentences

  • She spoke with great conviction during the debate.
  • His conviction that he was right never wavered.
  • The jury’s conviction was based on strong evidence.
  • He was sentenced after his conviction for theft.
  • Her conviction inspired others to take action.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to conviction, such as: advice, angle, anxiety, assumption, assurance, assuredness, attitude.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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