Convicting Meaning in English
word · lemma: convict
释义
Describes something that results in a verdict of guilt, usually in a legal setting. It can also describe a feeling or statement that makes someone feel guilty or responsible for something wrong.
用法与细微差别
Often formal and used in legal contexts ('convicting evidence'), but can also describe something that makes a person feel guilt (common in religious or moral discussions). Not interchangeable with 'convincing' (which means persuasive).
例句
The jury found the convicting evidence very strong.
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His speech was very convicting and made everyone think.
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The letter was convicting for him to read.
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Hearing her talk about honesty was really convicting to me.
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That movie had a convicting message about forgiveness.
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It's hard to ignore such a convicting argument.
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