Antonyms for conviction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuhn-vik-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪk ʃən

Definition of conviction

Origin : mid-15c., "the proving of guilt," from Late Latin convictionem (nominative convictio) "proof, refutation," noun of action from past participle stem of convincere (see convince). Meaning "mental state of being convinced" is from 1690s; that of "firm belief, a belief held as proven" is from 1841.

noun belief, opinion
noun guilty sentence; assurance

Example sentences :

Percival watched the decline with a conviction that he was dreaming.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Falling from the lips of others, they dropped with conviction into my own soul.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

She spoke quietly enough, but with the earnestness of conviction.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

This accusation, after soul-wearying delays, had culminated to-day in conviction.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Mary's voice came with a certainty of conviction born of fact.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Garson shook his head in refusal, but there was no conviction in the act.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

I—some of our healers can dissuade the conviction of decayed teeth.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

This conviction had been forced upon his mind by his experience in teaching.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 » by Various

In the strength of that conviction he committed a fault of tact.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

He felt with all the force of conviction that he was in great danger, but he did not know what to do.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Synonyms for conviction

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