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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How to use affirmation in a sentence?

1. Felix Adler:

   The conception of worth, that each person is an end per se, is not a mere abstraction. Our interest in it is not merely academic. Every outcry against the oppression of some people by other people, or against what is morally hideous is the affirmation of the principle that a human being as such is not to be violated. A human being is not to be handled as a tool but is to be respected and revered.

2. Nicholas Gothard:

   I think one kid who feels like they don't belong or feels out of place doesn't have an affirmation by a teacher is too many and I think this policy starts to remedy that.

3. 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.

4. James Comey:

   His only reference point is internal --' what will bring me what I need, what will fill this hole in me -- get me the affirmation I crave' -- that is deeply concerning.

5. Richard Bitzinger:

   Singapore is pretty desirable for every defense contractor, the value of winning a contract from Singapore goes beyond the dollars and cents. It is an affirmation of the product and the company.