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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Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Fortunately, a few smart travel accessories can make all the difference in fitting more and guaranteeing your items are secure.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of guaranteeing

Verb

In November 2023, a lawsuit was filed against UnitedHealthcare, claiming one of its subsidiaries denied claims for post-acute care using an artificial intelligence program without human review.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Gwinnett County was sued by a coalition of left-wing voting rights groups, including the ACLU, SPLC, and Legal Defense Fund, over the weekend, claiming that 1,820 residents did not receive their mail ballots.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of claiming

Verb

Trump’s allies have also been urging the President to potentially take drastic measures, including declaring martial law to seize ballots.

— Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of declaring

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Opponents argued the measure would also enable the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors to be overturned.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Trump criticized Andrews, using a transphobic nickname for her, for her stance on gender-affirming care for children and young people.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirming

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Orange County prosecutors also charged Nguyen with animal cruelty and animal abuse by a caretaker, both felonies, and a sentencing enhancement alleging the personal use of a weapon.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Since its creation in 2023, Villa Vie has been plagued by several lawsuits alleging breaches of contract, sudden itinerary changes and delays, and failure to pay employees earned overtime.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of alleging

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But experts believe Kim's sister has been asserting her authority recently, too, and appearances like this week's are part of that effort.

— Anna Coren, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Reyes denied the government’s motion to recuse, asserting the facts contradict the administration’s criticism.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of asserting

Verb

The outcome of the race could be consequential for the 2028 election, because secretaries of state play a key role in certifying their states’ results, and presidential elections can come down to a single swing state.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Trump also ordered the department to file a civil lawsuit to try to block the state from certifying election results.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifying

Verb

Owen did not directly answer Heytens’s hypothetical question, instead insisting that the law at the center of the lawsuit was a violation of the contracts clause of the Constitution, which bars states from passing laws impairing public contracts.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Trump, meanwhile, said that the war with Iran would end on his terms, while insisting that Tehran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

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