English Dictionary
Definition conviction in British English
conviction
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/
Example
He has a string of previous convictions.
Synonyms and related words
Example
She holds deep religious convictions.
3
the feeling or appearance of being confident or very certain about something
Example
The team's recent performances have lacked conviction.
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