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conviction
noun (OPINION) /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/Definition
C2 [C or U] a strong opinion or belief: religious/moral convictions a deep/strong/lifelong conviction [+ that] It's my personal conviction that all rapists should be locked away for life.Opinions, beliefs and points of view › [U] a feeling of being certain about something: He said he was enjoying his new job, but his voice lacked conviction.Opinions, beliefs and points of view
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Synonyms and related words:
- article of faith noun
- attitude noun (OPINION)
- baggage noun (FEELINGS)
- be a matter of opinion idiom
- belief noun
- core adjective (IMPORTANT)
- count noun (OPINION)
- feeling noun (OPINION)
- frame noun (STRUCTURE)
- manifesto noun
- mindset noun
- mythology noun (POPULAR BELIEF)
- notion noun
- opinion noun
- the other side of the coin idiom
- turn of mind noun
- voice noun (OPINION)
- what makes sb tick idiom
- your idea of sth idiom
- your two cents' worth idiom
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