CORROBORATORY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

corroboratory

adjective

Definition of corroboratory

as in supporting

serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something offered corroboratory testimony for the defendant's alibi

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Adjective

The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of supporting

Adjective

According to Alex, Walliams could be kind, encouraging, and supportive of her comedy ambitions, but also curt and cold.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Raman got almost no supportive outside spending in the primary, while millions of dollars were spent opposing her.

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

Definition of supportive

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