Synonyms of convictions

convictions

noun

plural of conviction

as in beliefs

an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge

held deep convictions about life after death

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beliefs
• opinions
• minds
• feelings
• views
• impressions
• notions
• thoughts
• sentiments
• perceptions
• verdicts
• judgments
• observations
• comments
• eyes
• persuasions
• estimates
• ideas
• attitudes
• assumptions
• decisions
• presumptions
• estimations
• presuppositions
• determinations
• says
• faiths
• theories
• advice
• concepts
• recommendations
• conceptions
• remarks
• hypotheses
• guesses
• stances
• suggestions
• viewpoints
• conclusions
• conjectures
• hunches
• reflections
• takes
• stands
• perspectives
• positions
• deliverances
• shoes
• credences
• inputs
• angles
• credits
• esteems
• standpoints
• obiter dicta
• surmises
• outlooks
• counterviews
• slants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• truths

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convictions

Armenta and Lemke have prior convictions for child abuse and had lost custody of children before, the Idaho Statesman reported. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Following their convictions, Samuels and Larry admitted to an enhancement charge of being part of a criminal organization, according to prosecutors. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Integrity and convictions of really giving a damn about those who aren’t élite, rich, and wealthy. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

The judiciary, however, said the men had legal representation, appealed their convictions and were convicted using police reports, cellphone evidence, witness testimony, confessions and a crime scene reconstruction. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

As of July 11, more than 65,000 people were being held in detention and about 70% of the population had no criminal convictions, according to Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a data gathering organization. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

People with criminal convictions face the greatest risk of denaturalization. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

But the influx of federal agents into the city has led to widespread immigration arrests — a majority without criminal convictions, according to an Institute for Public Service Reporting data analysis. — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 27 July 2026

Ballout also had previous assault and robbery convictions, per the statement. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026