conviction
Definitions
A firmly held belief or opinion.
A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
The state of being convinced or the act of convincing someone.
Examples
She spoke with such conviction that everyone in the room believed her.
His deep religious conviction guided every decision he made throughout his life.
The evidence presented in court was strong enough to secure a conviction against the defendant.
Synonyms
belief certainty assurance faith confidence persuasion tenet
Antonyms
doubt uncertainty skepticism hesitation distrust ambivalence indecision