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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime.
The help of a surprise witness led to the thief's conviction.- synonyms:
- punishment
- antonyms:
- acquittal
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| definition 2: |
the state of having been proved guilty.
His conviction will make it hard for him to find a job when he gets out of prison.- synonyms:
- sentence
- antonyms:
- acquittal
- similar words:
- penalty
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| definition 3: |
a belief or opinion that is strongly held.
It is his conviction that taking bribes is always wrong.- synonyms:
- belief, opinion, position
- similar words:
- assurance, certainty, doctrine, faith, idea, judgment, point of view, principle, view
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| related words: |
cause, ideal, impression, notion, opinion, trust |
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