Disaffirm — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌdis-ə-ˈfərm/ dis·af·firm

Meaning & Definition of Disaffirm

Disaffirm (verb)

  1. to refuse to confirm, annul, repudiate
  2. contradict

Disaffirm (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to declare not to be true

    "her sullen mood disaffirmed her repeated protestations that everything was just fine"

    similar: contradict, deny, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiate
    related: traverse, challenge, confute, disprove, rebut, disagree (with), dispute
    opposite: acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own
    near: accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, affirm, announce, assert, aver, claim, declare, maintain, profess, submit, authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disaffirm

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disaffirm:

contradict, deny, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disaffirm

Words with the opposite meaning of Disaffirm:

acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own

Related Words for Disaffirm

traverse, challenge, confute, disprove, rebut, disagree (with), dispute

Near Antonyms of Disaffirm

accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, affirm, announce, assert, aver, claim, declare, maintain, profess, submit, authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify

Word Forms of Disaffirm

Inflections: disaffirmed, disaffirming, disaffirms

Derived words: disaffirmance (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disaffirm

First known use: 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Disaffirm

What does "Disaffirm" mean?

"Disaffirm" means to refuse to confirm, annul, repudiate. As a verb, it is defined as: to refuse to confirm, annul, repudiate.

What is another word for "Disaffirm"?

Other words for "Disaffirm" include contradict, deny, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown and gainsay. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disaffirm" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disaffirm"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disaffirm". Common alternatives include contradict, deny, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate and negative.

What is the opposite of "Disaffirm"?

Antonyms of "Disaffirm" include acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm and own. Near antonyms include accept, adopt, embrace and espouse.

How do you use "Disaffirm" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disaffirm" in a sentence: "her sullen mood disaffirmed her repeated protestations that everything was just fine".

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

"Disaffirm" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Disaffirm"?

"Disaffirm" is pronounced /ˌdis-ə-ˈfərm/ and divided into syllables as dis·af·firm.

What is the origin of the word "Disaffirm"?

First known use: 1530.