What is another word for avouch?

Pronunciation: [ɐvˈa͡ʊt͡ʃ] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "avouch" which means to assert or declare something to be true or genuine. Some of the synonyms for avouch are attest, affirm, vow, swear, declare, certify, validate, confirm, corroborate, endorse, and support. These words can be used interchangeably with avouch in order to emphasize the idea of asserting the truth or genuineness of something. Whether it is in a legal document, a statement, an agreement or just a simple conversation, the usage of synonyms for avouch add color, precision, and variety to any language expression.

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What are the hypernyms for Avouch?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Avouch?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for avouch?

The word "avouch" means to affirm, confirm or proclaim the truth of something or someone. Its antonyms are the words "disavow", "disclaim", "deny", and "repudiate". Having opposite meanings, these words suggest contradicting "avouch" and are used to denote a denial or rejection of someone/something. For instance, while to avouch the statement of somebody implies to certify the statement's authenticity and reliability, to disavow someone's statement connotes a total repudiation, expression of disagreement or negation of its truth. Similarly, "disclaim" means to abandon, relinquish or refute one's claim or responsibility, and "repudiate" means to cast off, disown or reject something by declaring war.

Usage examples for Avouch

"Yes, I am ready to avouch, this is the prettiest little paradise within miles of Avonsbridge.
"Christian's Mistake"
Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
Now he had a youthful son, who, as soon as he saw her, loved her and besought her of her person; but she refused and consented not to him, whereupon he redoubled in love and longing and his case prompted him to suborn a youth of the people of his village and agree with him that he should come by night and take somewhat from his father's house and that, when he was seized and discovered, he should say that she was his accomplice in this and avouch that she was his mistress and had been stoned on his account in the city.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
Please therefore continue your honourable opinion of him in his absence, whatsoever may be maliciously reported to his disadvantage, for I dare avouch, of my own poor skill, that her Majesty hath not a second subject of his place and quality able to serve in those countries as he .
"History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009

Famous quotes with Avouch

  • The worst of my actions or conditions seem not so ugly unto me as I find it both ugly and base not to dare to avouch for them.
    Michel de Montaigne
  • The worst of my actions or conditions seem not so ugly unto me as I find it both ugly and base not to dare to avouch for them.
    Michel de Montaigne

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