Synonyms of testifying

testifying

verb

present participle of testify

as in attesting

to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attesting
• swearing
• witnessing
• verifying
• deposing
• bearing witness
• promising
• vowing
• vouching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of testifying

Cameron Hamilton — who was ousted as acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in May 2025 after publicly testifying that the agency should not be dismantled — will be FEMA’s new leader. — Brianna Sacks, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Cloobeck, 64, was arrested in May and charged with three counts of attempting to dissuade a witness from testifying and one count of harassment for making annoying phone calls, according to a criminal complaint. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Paul has argued that Fauci shouldn't be concerned about testifying, given his immunity from prosecution over pandemic-era conduct. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Eight witnesses took the stand Tuesday, most of them crime scene lab scientists testifying about testing blood in very scientific terms. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

While testifying in a Massachusetts courtroom on July 27, Patrick recounted the months, days and hours leading up to the children's deaths. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 July 2026

On the second day of testimony in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial, her former husband finished testifying for the prosecution and faced cross-examination from his ex-wife’s attorney. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Mary would go on to be charged with Gary Hinman’s murder but received immunity in exchange for testifying against Manson and his followers Susan Atkins and Bobby Beausoleil. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

The final witness, Los Angeles police Detective Corey Farell, returned to the stand after testifying Friday. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026