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

The police department says that Stewart has been arrested more than 100 times, including for 15 felony convictions. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

His criminal history includes convictions for assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor theft. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Hickerson petitioned the court to reduce his felony domestic violence convictions to misdemeanors and to expunge the case from his record. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

His priors include two gun possession convictions in 2016 and 2017 and an ammunition possession conviction from last February, according to the criminal complaint. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

He was also charged with three counts of one or more serious or violent felony convictions. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

But the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions this May and ordered a retrial, saying Colleton County’s then-clerk tainted the first trial with what the defense said was prejudicial comments to the jury. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

However, registration isn't mandatory for convictions involving an improper relationship between an educator and a student. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Martinez’s criminal record dates back to at least 2005 and includes convictions for gun possession, robbery, and drug trafficking, according to court filings. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026