Conviction
Conviction noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.
Usage example: spoke with conviction about her political beliefs
Disbelief
Disbelief noun - Refusal to accept something as true.
Usage example: their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief
Conviction is an antonym for disbelief.
Nearby Words: disbelieving, disbeliever
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