sudden conversion
Frequency: 4.20.7 per million words
A quick and unexpected change in belief or opinion.
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- His sudden conversion to vegetarianism shocked his family of butchers.
- The historical records detail St. Paul's sudden conversion on the road to Damascus.
- The politician's sudden conversion to the rival party's platform was met with skepticism.
- What could have caused such a sudden conversion in his attitude towards the project?
- We were all surprised by her sudden conversion to a minimalist lifestyle after a trip abroad.
- After the near-death experience, he underwent a sudden conversion and became deeply religious.
- The book explores the psychological factors behind sudden conversions within high-pressure groups.
- No one believed his sudden conversion to being a responsible employee; it seemed too good to be true.
- Her sudden conversion from a skeptic to a firm believer was truly remarkable.
- A sudden conversion to their way of thinking is unlikely without a significant emotional event.