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Synonyms for conviction

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhn-vik-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪk ʃən

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Définition 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

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