Conviction
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A firmly held belief or opinion; the state of being convinced. In legal terms, a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.
“She spoke with conviction about the need for educational reform.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈvɪkʃən/
Syllables
con·vic·tion
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Antonyms
acquittal
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Wordle
Triple-I and double-C pattern; -TION ending is very common
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; valuable with high-scoring V and multiple C's
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