AVOUCH Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

avouch

verb

ə-ˈvau̇ch

Definition of avouch

as in to guarantee

to declare (something) to be true or genuine a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class

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as in to claim

to state as a fact usually forcefully avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

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as in to declare

to state clearly and strongly she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot

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Verb

While the announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister, Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Of course, the governorship alone can’t guarantee a safeguard — unless Republicans can break Democratic supermajorities, a Democratic legislature could override the governor’s veto.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of guarantee

Verb

That figure is separate from the 5-to-6-hectare area claimed for the dispersal warhead tested on Monday.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The one-time head of Ayiti 2054, the political party Sanon claimed to be a member of, Désir was arrested Wednesday outside his law office in Petion-Ville, according to his Haiti lawyer.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of claim

Verb

After the first Taibaan film, Srinuan borrowed Marvel’s habit of announcing a slate, declaring a universe before any scripts existed to push himself to keep working.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Its enduring contribution to the state, the university itself often declares, is rooted in the quality of the education students receive.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of declare

Verb

Counties have until Friday to certify complete results to the secretary of state.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Instead, it’s made from natural and organic materials, including breathable organic cotton, natural wool, and organic latex that’s certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), breathable organic cotton, and natural wool.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of certify

Verb

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined around 20 other countries and the European Commission in a declaration insisting that AI remain under human control.

— Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
While the case settled, Fairey had insisted his artistic transformation of an Associated Press photograph constituted fair use.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of insist

Verb

Black asserts that the statements made by Garcia are false and that traveling to appear on national television to make such statements about the inquiry into Epstein’s crimes goes beyond the purview of a member of Congress.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Those statements were false and were made maliciously, Black asserts through his lawyers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of assert

Verb

Spoelstra brought his two sons and daughter with him to the Heat’s game a day later, an affirming display of family first, as friends offered replacement toys and comfort items for the children.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of affirm

Verb

The lawsuit alleged that the facility violated the state's minimum wage and forced labor laws by paying detainees $1 a day to work at the facility, sometimes under threat of solitary confinement.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
OpenAI faces several lawsuits from state AGs and plaintiff attorneys, taking cues from the social media suits in alleging that the design of ChatGPT can pose risks to children.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

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