Synonyms for conviction
kənˈvɪk ʃəncon·vic·tion

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1. conviction

   Belief, as an intellectual process, is the acceptance of some thing as true on other grounds than personal observation and experience. We give credence to a report, assent to a proposition or to a proposal. Belief is stronger than credence; credence might be described as a prima facie belief; credence is a more formal word than belief, and seems to imply somewhat more of volition; we speak of giving credence to a report, but not of giving belief. Goods are sold on credit; we give one credit for good intentions. Conviction is a belief established by argument or evidence; assurance is belief beyond the reach of argument; as, the Christian's assurance of salvation. An opinion is a general conclusion held as probable, tho without full certainty; a persuasion is a more confident opinion, involving the heart as well as the intellect. In religion, a doctrine is a statement of belief regarding a single point; a creed is a summary statement of doctrines. Confidence is a firm dependence upon a statement as true, or upon a person as worthy. Reliance is confidence on which we act or are ready to act unquestioningly; we have a calm reliance upon the uniformity of nature. Trust is a practical and tranquil resting of the mind upon the integrity, kindness, friendship, or promises of a person; we have trust in God. Faith is a union of belief and trust. Faith is chiefly personal; belief may be quite impersonal; we speak of belief of a proposition, faith in a promise, because the promise emanates from a person. But belief in a person is often used with no appreciable difference from faith. In religion it is common to distinguish between intellectual belief of religious truth, as any other truth might be believed, and belief of the heart, or saving faith.

   Synonyms:
   assent, assurance, belief, confidence, credence, credit, creed, doctrine, faith, opinion, reliance, trust

   Antonyms:
   denial, disbelief, dissent, distrust, doubt, doubt, incredulity, infidelity, misgiving, rejection, skepticism, suspicion, unbelief

   Preposition:
   Have faith in God; the faith of the gospel.

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1. conviction

   Synonyms:
   assurance, persuasion, belief

   Antonyms:
   doubt, giving, disbelief

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1. conviction, strong belief, article of faithnoun

   an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

   Synonyms:
   condemnation, credendum, article of faith, judgment of conviction, strong belief, sentence

   Antonyms:
   acquittal

2. conviction, judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentencenoun

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

   "the conviction came as no surprise"

   Synonyms:
   article of faith, strong belief, condemnation, sentence, time, prison term, judgment of conviction, curse, execration, disapprobation

   Antonyms:
   acquittal

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1. • Belief

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1. convictionnoun

   Synonyms:
   proof of guilt, detection in guilt

2. convictionnoun

   Synonyms:
   confutation, refutation

3. convictionnoun

   Synonyms:
   persuasion, sentiment, judgment, consciousness

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1. List of paraphrases for "conviction":

   belief, condemnation, sentence, convinced, convicted, sentencing, convictions, persuasion, condemned, guilt, faith

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1. Neama Rahmani:

   It’s the defense’s last chance of getting the conviction thrown out now that they’ve exhausted all appeals and collateral attacks based on the facts, they’ve already succeeded on getting the death penalty overturned, so a new trial would be a huge setback for Laci, Conner, and justice for their murders.

2. Lewis Power:

   Whilst we welcome the fact that the sentence imposed today allows her to go home, we strongly contest the conviction and the fight for her innocence will go on regardless, we say and will maintain that this young girl was stripped both of her dignity and her basic human rights.

3. Noah Breslow:

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4. Reed Brody:

   Habre's conviction for these horrific crimes after 25 years is a huge victory for his Chadian victims, the verdict sends a powerful message that the days when tyrants could brutalize their people, pillage their treasury and escape abroad to a life of luxury are coming to an end.

5. Eric Hoffer:

   The uncompromising attitude is more indicative of an inner uncertainty than a deep conviction. The implacable stand is directed more against the doubt within than the assailant without.