AVOUCHING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

avouching

verb

present participle of avouch

as in testifying (to)

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 claiming

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 declaring

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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Van Sickle said 11 member tribes rely on treaty rights to harvest resources such as maple sap, cedar boughs and other forest products, essential for guaranteeing traditional ways of life on indigenous lands.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Creating a market mechanism where compatibility is the price of admission forces traditional defense companies to compete with agile startups, ultimately lowering unit costs and guaranteeing better integration for the entire allied enterprise.

— Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of guaranteeing

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But anonymous Telegram channels claiming to be fact-checking organizations gained popularity and spread the false narrative there.

— RENÉE DIRESTA, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Trans-exclusionary feminists like Julie Bindel or Kathleen Stock, and for that matter Davidson and Craven, enjoy regular access to the national media to delegitimize trans identity while claiming transgender people undermine women’s voices.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of claiming

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In April, a Lombardy court ruled against the cities, declaring their challenges inadmissible, and clearing the way for dedication of the Milan Malpensa Silvio Berlusconi airport.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
When the trial reconvened less than 30 minutes later, a statement was read aloud declaring that Bulone had found Kosowski guilty of first-degree murder.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of declaring

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Still, Burney-Scott said, the journal article is lacking some perspectives — including discussion of early menopause due to gender-affirming care, or a medical intervention — that shows the limitations of current research.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
The North Carolina Department of Transportation signed an agreement with Charlotte last week affirming its promise to invest at minimum $300 million in community benefits.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirming

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Lzzy Hale had an unequivocal message about the recent filing of a lawsuit by a former Cornell student alleging a gang rape and drugging in 2024.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
The consignment came at a dire time for the gallery, which has faced multiple lawsuits in recent years, including one filed by artist Jeffrey Gibson, alleging the gallery was withholding hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales proceeds.

— News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of alleging

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Direct mail flyers sent to Charlotte homes in the south Charlotte area feature basket price comparisons against local grocers Food Lion and Harris Teeter, asserting competitive value on store-brand essentials alongside its premium offerings.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
Shortly after Novig launched, the company slapped multiple states with lawsuits, asserting states cannot regulate the platform’s sports event contracts.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of asserting

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The secretary of state serves as the state’s chief elections officer, overseeing federal and state-level elections, sending out ballots, certifying results and issuing voter guides.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Rival taxi service Zoox faced a probe three years ago after self-certifying its own steering-wheel-free cabs.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of certifying

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Accoridng to People, the King is insisting that his private funds not be used in Andrew’s legal dispute with the police.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
They were thoroughly dominated by Chicago in a 23-12 loss on Sunday, a performance that left fans increasingly frustrated and the Jets insisting the franchise's past failures weren't seeping into the locker room.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

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