Synonyms of conviction
6 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for conviction is resolution. Other synonyms of conviction are condemnation and proscription. The opposite of conviction is acquittal.
Synonyms and similar words for conviction
nounA firmly held belief.
- resolutionA strong will; the state of being resolute.
nounA judgement of guilt in a court of law.
- condemnationThe act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty, unfit for use, or forfeited; the act of dooming to punishment or...
- judgement
nounThe state of being wholly convinced.
- convincementThe act of convincing, or state of being convinced; conviction.
nounMore synonyms
- proscriptionDecree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity.
- attaintment archaicAttainder, attainture; conviction.
Opposite of conviction
nounMore antonyms
- acquittalA legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by...
Meaning of conviction
- noun A firmly held belief.
- noun A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
- noun The state of being wholly convinced.
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Questions about synonyms of conviction
- What is another word for conviction?
- Conviction has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as resolution, condemnation and proscription.
- What is the opposite of conviction?
- The opposite of conviction is acquittal.
- What does conviction mean?
- Conviction means a firmly held belief.
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