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avouched

verb

past tense of avouch
1
as in affirmed
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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2
as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

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3
as in declared
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouched
  1. affirmed
  2. alleged
  3. declared
  4. attested
  5. claimed
  6. asserted
  7. guaranteed
  8. insisted
Verb
  • That usually means an immigration judge has ordered their removal after a hearing, including cases when immigrants fail to show up, and the decision was affirmed on appeal or not appealed.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In response, Michigan's chief medical executive affirmed the state's standing recommendation to follow the childhood vaccine schedule established by the American Academy of Pediatrics and a dozen other health care groups.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of affirmed
Verb
  • Wilson also alleged Cameron and Holden embezzled 900,000 Australian dollars ($642,000) from a joint venture company set up to make the movie.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Bigelow’s complaint highlights instances where Toro is alleged to lash out.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • The Nineties also declared Gen X to be the least annoying generation of the ones that are still walking the earth.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In 1969, the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare declared that Chattanooga had the worst air pollution in the country, with dangerous particulate matter surpassing the federal safety level threefold.
    — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of declared
Verb
  • Many Black parishioners who joined the Peoples Temple attested to the church’s racial inclusiveness.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • One Night Only is literally all contrivance, as attested to by the countdown clocks posted everywhere to alert everyone as to when the Sex Purge will be over.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of attested
Verb
  • The state claimed the company favored certain accounts and allowed for violent or inaccurate content to proliferate.
    — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Russia has not claimed involvement in any of the incidents and has repeatedly denied conducting hybrid warfare or sabotage operations in NATO territory.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of claimed
Verb
  • The fund asserted in its letter that a potential strategic buyer of the entire company could subsequently divest assets, shifting the execution risk of such sales away from Devon holders.
    — David Faber, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In response, Abraham has asserted the rigor of the editorial process that the movie, which is produced by the Guardian, went through, and has detailed how its sources’ identities were verified.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of asserted
Verb
  • It’s guaranteed to leave a smooth, humidity-resistant finish that holds up on muggy days and adds a ton of shine to dull and overworked strands.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • While it’s not guaranteed that De Soto residents will see the same success, VanDeCreek said those results give her hope and insight into what may be in store for their efforts.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of guaranteed
Verb
  • Basner insisted that the money be spent on improving the film.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of insisted
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“Avouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouched. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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