Defenition of the word affirmation
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Defenition of the word affirmation
- The assertion that something exists or is true.
- a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
- a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
- the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
- a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
- (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
Synonyms for the word affirmation
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- announcement
- assertion
- avouchment
- avowal
- confirmation
- declaration
- encouragement
- pronouncement
- statement
- support
- upholding
- verification
Similar words in the affirmation
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- affirmation
- affirmation's
- affirmations
Hyponyms for the word affirmation
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- affirmative
- professing
- profession
- reaffirmation
- reassertion
- say-so
Hypernyms for the word affirmation
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- assertion
- asseveration
- averment
- commitment
- dedication
- judgement
- judgment
- judicial decision
- speech act
Antonyms for the word affirmation
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