1. (noun)avowal, avouchment, affirmation a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something Synonyms: avouchment, avowal, assertion, affirmation, statement Antonyms: reversal
2. (noun)affirmation, assertion, statement the act of affirming or asserting or stating something Synonyms: argument, statement, command, averment, program line, avowal, asseveration, financial statement, avouchment, instruction, assertion, affirmation Antonyms: reversal
3. (noun)affirmation (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. (noun)affirmation 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
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'affirmation'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
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 Synonyms: testimony, affidavit, attestation, deposition, proof, affirmation, certification, evidence, witness