CEFR C1

disaffirmation

noun

Meaning

The act of denying or contradicting a previous statement, claim, or assertion.

Examples

The disaffirmation of his earlier testimony cast doubt on his credibility.
Her public disaffirmation of the rumors surprised many of her supporters.

Synonyms: denial, contradiction, negation, repudiation

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disaffirmation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈfɜː.mən/

Definition

The act of denying or contradicting a previous statement, claim, or assertion.

Examples

The disaffirmation of his earlier testimony cast doubt on his credibility.
Her public disaffirmation of the rumors surprised many of her supporters.
The company issued a swift disaffirmation of the false product claims.

How to Use disaffirmation

disaffirmation of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being denied or voided. — "The disaffirmation of the treaty caused international concern."

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Antonyms of disaffirmation

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