Avowal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈvau̇(-ə)l/ avow·al

Meaning & Definition of Avowal

Avowal (noun)

  1. an open declaration or acknowledgment

Avowal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, claim, declaration, insistence, profession, protestation
    related: allegation, announcement, proclamation, pronouncement, argument, justification, rationalization, reason, confirmation, reaffirmation, reconfirmation, vindication
    opposite: disavowal
    near: disclaimer, challenge, dispute, question, confutation, disproof, rebuttal, refutation, contradiction, denial, negation

  2. 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"

    similar: acknowledgment, admission, concession, confession, self-confession
    related: self-accusation, self-betrayal, self-revelation, self-incrimination, self-recrimination, self-reproach, affirmation, assertion, avouchment, claim, confirmation, declaration, insistence, profession, allowance, apology, hand-wringing, betrayal, disclosure, divulgence, giveaway, revelation, announcement, proclamation, pronouncement, blame, fault, responsibility, contriteness, contrition, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, rue
    opposite: disavowal, nonadmission
    near: denial, disallowance, disclaimer, recantation, rejection, renouncement, repudiation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Avowal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Avowal:

affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, claim, declaration, insistence, profession, protestation, acknowledgment, admission, concession, confession, self-confession

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Avowal

Words with the opposite meaning of Avowal:

disavowal, nonadmission

Related Words for Avowal

allegation, announcement, proclamation, pronouncement, argument, justification, rationalization, reason, confirmation, reaffirmation, reconfirmation, vindication, self-accusation, self-betrayal, self-revelation, self-incrimination, self-recrimination, self-reproach, allowance, apology, hand-wringing, betrayal, disclosure, divulgence, giveaway, revelation, blame, fault, responsibility, contriteness

Near Antonyms of Avowal

disclaimer, challenge, dispute, question, confutation, disproof, rebuttal, refutation, contradiction, denial, negation, disallowance, recantation, rejection, renouncement, repudiation

Origin & Etymology of Avowal

First known use: 1679

Frequently Asked Questions about Avowal

What does "Avowal" mean?

"Avowal" means an open declaration or acknowledgment. As a noun, it is defined as: an open declaration or acknowledgment. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Avowal"?

Other words for "Avowal" include affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, claim, declaration, insistence and profession. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Avowal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Avowal"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Avowal". Common alternatives include affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, claim, declaration, insistence, profession, protestation and acknowledgment.

What is the opposite of "Avowal"?

Antonyms of "Avowal" include disavowal and nonadmission. Near antonyms include disclaimer, challenge, dispute and question.

How do you use "Avowal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Avowal" in a sentence: "with jingoism rampant, the peace candidate felt compelled to make an avowal of his patriotism"; "her own avowal that she was to blame for the accident".

Is "Avowal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Avowal" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Avowal"?

"Avowal" is pronounced /ə-ˈvau̇(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as avow·al.

What is the origin of the word "Avowal"?

First known use: 1679.