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
  • The three-judge panel affirmed a preliminary injunction, meaning the law remains blocked while the case continues.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed, ruling the LLCs had limited standing to object only to procedural matters, not the alter ego finding itself.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of affirmed
Verb
  • Gray alleged a litany of corruption violations, including claims that Haggerty double-billed the county for travel expenses and misused public resources.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Alberto Fujimori of Peru must face Alejandro Toledo in a runoff election; Toledo’s supporters had alleged electoral fraud.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • The jury deliberated for about six hours on Monday and eight hours on Tuesday before the mistrial was declared.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • The driver of Ballard’s car was declared dead after they were brought to a hospital, and the passenger later died from their injuries, police said.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of declared
Verb
  • The ruling upholds Illinois law, which allows mail-in ballots postmarked — or personally attested to — by Election Day to be counted up to two weeks afterward.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • All shade is not created equal, a point attested by anyone who’s tried to grow plants under a Norway maple instead of a honey locust tree.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
Definition of attested
Verb
  • The Dodgers claimed a series win in the four-game home set against their division rival, with the chance to sweep Sunday.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Russia meanwhile has claimed that its forces now control the important town of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of claimed
Verb
  • Cruz asserted that the fleet causes environmental damage and threatens endangered wildlife.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Vance asserted that the 2020 election was rigged due to tech companies censoring information.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
Definition of asserted
Verb
  • Given that the one-piece is reversible, you’re guaranteed plenty of bang for your buck.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • None of his salary for this season is guaranteed, so the Dolphins can move on from this team captain at any time without paying a financial penalty.
    — Omar Kelly July 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of guaranteed
Verb
  • Slave owners insisted that human bondage fulfilled God’s will.
    — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of insisted
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“Avouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouched. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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