Conviction - REF

Conviction (noun):Meaning:

1. A strong belief or opinion held firmly and with confidence.
2. The act or process of finding someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.
3. A feeling of being certain or convinced about something.

Examples:

1. She had a deep conviction that honesty was the best policy.
2. The judge handed down a conviction and sentenced the defendant to prison.
3. His conviction that hard work leads to success kept him motivated.

Synonyms:

1. Belief, certainty, assurance.
2. Verdict, judgment, sentence.
3. Assurance, confidence, certitude.

Antonyms:

1. Doubt, uncertainty, skepticism.
2. Acquittal, exoneration, innocence.
3. Doubt, hesitation, indecision.

Collocations:

1. Strong conviction: He held a strong conviction that education could change lives.
2. Personal conviction: Her decision to become a vegetarian was based on personal convictions.
3. Conviction rate: The city has seen an increase in the conviction rate for property crimes.

Idioms:

1. Conviction in one's beliefs: His conviction in his beliefs gave him the strength to stand up for his principles.
2. Beyond a reasonable doubt: In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
3. Conviction of the heart: His actions were guided by a conviction of the heart and a desire for justice.

Expressions:

1. Hold a conviction: She holds a conviction that hard work is the key to success.
2. Deep-seated conviction: His deep-seated convictions about social justice fueled his activism.
3. Act on conviction: He chose to act on conviction rather than conform to popular opinion.

Phrases:

1. Moral conviction: Her moral convictions guided her decisions in difficult situations.
2. Conviction of wrongdoing: The court's conviction of wrongdoing led to significant penalties.
3. Conviction and sentence: The judge announced the conviction and sentence after the trial.

Word Family (adjective):

• Convicted (adjective): Found guilty of a crime and subject to punishment.

Word Family (verb):

• Convict (verb): To find someone guilty of a crime and impose a punishment.