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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While head coaches and players come and go, sporting directors ensure that a club’s operating strategy remains in place, guaranteeing a baseline of efficiency through a singular vision for how a club should work.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
With notable traffic boosts over the Android competition guaranteeing more digital inches and headlines, the associated media coverage drowns out alternatives.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of guaranteeing

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The imposition of the tariffs stemmed from a breakdown in negotiations between the two countries in August, with each claiming the other side had unreasonable requests that would be detrimental to their respective country’s workers.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Holmes founded Theranos in 2003 and became one of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated young entrepreneurs by claiming the company could perform a wide range of medical tests using only a few drops of blood.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of claiming

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Against the backdrop of the collapsing US-Iran ceasefire, the Houthis retaliated by declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia and threatening ships carrying Saudi exports through Bab al-Mandab.

— Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Mere months after declaring his love for and dedication to the Canadian capital, Tkachuk forced a trade to Florida.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of declaring

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The shooting rocked the LGBTQIA+ community in a city normally known as an affirming place to live.

— Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a comprehensive framework affirming the rights of Indigenous populations worldwide.

— USA Today, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of affirming

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After the dust cleared, the Patriots fan was in handcuffs and eyewitnesses were alleging that this was all over the Pats fan trying to sit in the wrong seat.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
On May 30, the celebrity gossip Instagram page DeuxMoi uploaded a post alleging that money had been transferred out of her bank accounts.

— Moises Mendez II, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleging

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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
Summary Disney's Infinity Vision, initially met with skepticism, aims to standardize cinema quality by certifying theaters with laser projection, a feature often elusive to moviegoers.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of certifying

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Know More The government has, in the wake of Ruto’s comments, offered undocumented East Africans a 90-day window to regularize their status, insisting the policy is about enforcing immigration and business rules rather than targeting foreigners.

— Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Haaretz says Netanyahu responded calmly, insisting Israel was prepared and the greater threat lay in the West Bank, while his office now brands the report an ‘absolute lie’ and rejects calls for an inquiry.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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