avouch

avouch

verb \ə-ˈvau̇ch\

Definition of AVOUCH

transitive verb

1

: to declare as a matter of fact or as a thing that can be proved : affirm

2

: to vouch for : corroborate

3

a : to acknowledge (as an act) as one's own b : confess, avow

Examples of AVOUCH

1. <a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class>
2. <avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life>

Origin of AVOUCH

Middle English, to cite as authority, from Middle French avochier to summon, from Latin advocare — more at advocate

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to AVOUCH

Synonyms: attest, authenticate, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness

Antonyms: deny, gainsay

Related Words: guarantee, warrant; affirm, assert, aver, avow, profess, vow

Near Antonyms: abandon; disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate; challenge, dispute, question; confute, disprove, rebut, refute; contradict, counter

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Rhymes with AVOUCH

debouch