AVOWAL Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

avowal

noun

ə-ˈvau̇(-ə)l

Definition of avowal

as in declaration

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something with jingoism rampant, the peace candidate felt compelled to make an avowal of his patriotism

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as in admission

an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself her own avowal that she was to blame for the accident

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Recent Examples of avowal Their jobs—which may involve stabbing, shooting, or strangling, as well as betrayals and avowals of loyalty, and locking bodies in car trunks for later disposal—may be slightly stressful at times, but the effects are temporary. — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 30 July 2024 What’s worth bearing in mind is that an avowal of love can have meanings beyond its words. — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024 One element that distinguishes the Protestant tradition from the other Abrahamic religions is its emphasis on public avowal. — Ian Buruma, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023 Did the secret of this avowal loiter in the breast of a consecrated virgin? — Cynthia Ozick, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for avowal

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Noun

Though brief, Yoon’s martial law declaration plunged South Korea into a political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy while rattling financial markets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
The city, county and state all issued local emergency declarations in the days following the fire.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026

Definition of declaration

Noun

Twenty-two people remained hospitalized, while the remaining patients had either been discharged or did not require admission.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Pedranti posted the admission on her Instagram stories on Thursday, saying that there will be consequences for her son.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

Ukraine rejects that assertion and Zelenskyy urged Putin last month to hold a one-on-one meeting with him, but the Kremlin leader refused.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of assertion

Noun

Footage eventually led to two suspects, ages 19 and 21, and interrogations concluded with confessions from both, officials said.

— Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Since the fall of the Soviet Union 35 years ago, government files have been declassified and grand-jury testimonies unsealed; key players have made dramatic confessions.

— Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.

— Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Steve Tew, district attorney for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, has never wavered in his insistence that Duncan was guilty of murder and that he should be put to death.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 29 June 2026

Definition of insistence

Noun

There was not, however, a single mention made or acknowledgement of the finding against McGregor in 2024.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Even a simple internal acknowledgment that a moment is difficult, and that support is available, can make a meaningful difference to the people carrying the most weight.

— Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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