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conviction

noun

/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

A firmly held belief or opinion; confidence in one's beliefs or judgments.

a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

She spoke with conviction about her goals.

Her conviction in the cause inspired everyone around her.

certainty, belief, confidence, assurance, faith

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certainty, belief, confidence

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certainty, confidence, assurance

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belief, confidence, certainty, faith

doubt, hesitation, uncertainty, skepticism

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doubt, hesitation, uncertainty

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doubt, uncertainty, hesitation

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doubt, uncertainty, skepticism

strong conviction, moral conviction, criminal conviction

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail