avowal

avow·al

noun \-ˈvau̇(-ə)l\

Definition of AVOWAL

: an open declaration or acknowledgment

Examples of AVOWAL

1. I didn't believe her avowal of innocence.
2. The couple exchanged avowals of love.

First Known Use of AVOWAL

circa 1686

Related to AVOWAL

Synonyms: affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, protestation, claim, declaration, insistence, profession

Antonyms: disavowal

Related Words: allegation; announcement, proclamation, pronouncement; argument, justification, rationalization, reason; confirmation, reaffirmation, reconfirmation, vindication

Near Antonyms: disclaimer; challenge, dispute, question; confutation, disproof, rebuttal, refutation; contradiction, denial, negation

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Rhymes with AVOWAL

barn owl, barred owl, beach towel, elf owl, horned owl, night owl, screech owl, tea towel