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aver

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of aver

1 to state as a fact usually forcefully

He was tearfully averring his innocence.

Synonyms of aver

affirm, allege, assert, avouch, avow, claim, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, purport, warrant

Words Related to aver

announce, broadcast, proclaim

argue, rationalize, reason

confirm, justify, vindicate

defend, persevere, support, uphold

reaffirm, reassert

Phrases Synonymous with aver

put forth

Near Antonyms of aver

disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate

challenge, dispute, question

confute, disprove, rebut, refute

contradict, counter

Antonyms of aver

2 to state clearly and strongly

The teen averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes.

Synonyms of aver

affirm, assert, avouch, avow, declare, guarantee, lay down, profess

Words Related to aver

advance, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize

announce, blaze, call, proclaim, pronounce, say

accent, accentuate, emphasize, stress, underline, underscore

advocate, champion, defend, espouse, support, uphold

assure, convince, persuade

explain, justify, rationalize

reaffirm, reassert

Near Antonyms of aver

minimize, understate

disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

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