avouchment

noun

ə-ˈvau̇ch-mənt How to pronounce avouchment (audio)
Definition of avouchmentnext
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something your avouchment of his good intentions means he won't be disciplined

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  1. declaration
  2. assertion
  3. claim
Noun
  • But the false declaration of urgency achieves what Newsom apparently wants: coverage in national media that otherwise probably wouldn’t happen.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
  • TikTok users were able to hear the groom, standing before his bride and her bridal party of 12 bridesmaids, delivering a profound and moving declaration of love.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of declaration
Noun
  • The Atlantic also published an article making similar assertions.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In fact, that’s an assertion Williams offered himself after Sunday’s loss, still seemingly disappointed that the team as a whole didn’t find closure more quickly after that final-play loss to the Commanders.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of assertion
Noun
  • After all, top athletes regularly use ice baths, and there are countless studies to back up its proponents’ claims.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Actor Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have agreed to resolve her civil claims that followed his misdemeanor assault conviction in New York, according to a court filing.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of claim
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“Avouchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouchment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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