conviction

noun
UK: /kənˈvɪkʃən/
US: /kənˈvɪkʃən/

  1. A strong belief or opinion.

    1. He has a strong conviction that it is the right thing to do.
    2. My conviction is that we need to support local businesses.

  2. The act of officially finding someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.

    1. His conviction was a shock to everyone who knew him.
    2. The evidence led to the defendant's conviction on all counts.

Synonyms

faith judgment certainty sentence opinion verdict belief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conviction" in English means: A strong belief or opinion., The act of officially finding someone guilty of a crime in a court of law..

The phonetic transcription of "conviction" is /kənˈvɪkʃən/ in British English and /kənˈvɪkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conviction": faith, judgment, certainty, sentence, opinion, verdict, belief.

Example usage of "conviction": "He has a strong conviction that it is the right thing to do.". More examples on the page.