Synonyms for affirmation
ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃənaf·fir·ma·tion

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1. affirmationnoun

   Synonyms:
   assertion

2. affirmationnoun

   A declaration that something is true; an oath.

   Synonyms:
   assertion

3. affirmationnoun

   A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.

   Synonyms:
   assertion

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1. affirmation

   Testimony, in legal as well as in common use, signifies the statements of witnesses. Deposition and affidavit denote testimony reduced to writing; the deposition differs from the affidavit in that the latter is voluntary and without cross-examination, while the former is made under interrogatories and subject to cross-examination. Evidence is a broader term, including the testimony of witnesses and all facts of every kind that tend to prove a thing true; we have the testimony of a traveler that a fugitive passed this way; his footprints in the sand are additional evidence of the fact. Compare DEMONSTRATION; OATH.

   Synonyms:
   affidavit, attestation, certification, deposition, evidence, proof, testimony, witness

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1. avowal, avouchment, affirmationnoun

   a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

   Synonyms:
   avouchment, avowal, assertion, statement

   Antonyms:
   reversal

2. affirmation, assertion, statementnoun

   the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

   Synonyms:
   argument, statement, command, averment, program line, avowal, asseveration, financial statement, avouchment, instruction, assertion

   Antonyms:
   reversal

3. affirmationnoun

   (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:
   avouchment, avowal, assertion, statement

   Antonyms:
   reversal

4. affirmationnoun

   a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

   Synonyms:
   avouchment, avowal, assertion, statement

   Antonyms:
   reversal

Matched Categories

1. • Commitment
   • Judgment
   • Law
   • Religion
   • Speech Act

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1. affirmationnoun

   Synonyms:
   assertion, declaration, asseveration, word, averment, protestation, avowal, predication, testimony, deposition

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1. affirmationnoun

   Synonyms:
   assertion, averment, asseveration

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1. List of paraphrases for "affirmation":

   assertion, contention, confirmation, reaffirmation, statement, claim, allegation

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1. Hillary Clinton:

   The Burmese election on Sunday was an important, though imperfect, step forward in the country's long journey toward democracy, it was also an affirmation of the indispensable role the United States can and should play in the world as a champion of peace and progress.

2. Patsy Douglas:

   His message inspired me to keep going and striving for the highest regardless of the circumstances, his words and affirmation to the class of 2020 will be forever carried in all of our hearts.

3. Evan Wolfson:

   It’s an affirmation by the court that gay people exist, unfortunately, that's still a big statement to have to make in Kentucky.

4. Anthony Fauci:

   If anyone's got a doubt that United States may not be taking safety very seriously, I think this is an affirmation that safety is a primary consideration when it comes to the FDA and the CDC, that's why it was done and that's why it's a pause. It isn't a cancellation, it's a pause.

5. Lee Rainie:

   There was a lot of opinion that Asian Americans and men were relatively well-treated and relatively well-understood in these programs. Not nearly the same level of affirmation and confidence was given that these developers were taking into account the views and experiences of Asian Americans, Hispanics, women and Asian Americans.