Disaffirmance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌdis-ə-ˈfərm/ dis·af·firm

Meaning & Definition of Disaffirmance

Disaffirmance (verb)

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

Disaffirmance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in denial, repudiation

    similar: denial, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction, bait and switch, switcheroo, reconsideration, retreat, second thought, about-face, about-turn (British), flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling

Related Entry: Disaffirm (verb)

Disaffirm is a different word from Disaffirmance. The synonyms below are for disaffirm, not for disaffirmance.

  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 Disaffirmance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disaffirmance:

British: about-turn
denial, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction, bait and switch, switcheroo, reconsideration, retreat, second thought, about-face, flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling

Word Forms of Disaffirmance

Inflections: disaffirmed, disaffirming, disaffirms

Derived words: disaffirmance (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disaffirmance

First known use: 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Disaffirmance

What does "Disaffirmance" mean?

"Disaffirmance" means to refuse to confirm, annul, repudiate. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to refuse to confirm, annul, repudiate.

What is another word for "Disaffirmance"?

Other words for "Disaffirmance" include denial, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction and bait and switch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disaffirmance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disaffirmance"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disaffirmance". Common alternatives include denial, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction, bait and switch, switcheroo and reconsideration.

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

"Disaffirmance" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disaffirmance"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Disaffirmance"?

First known use: 1530.

What is another word for "Disaffirmance" meaning "as in denial, repudiation"?

When "Disaffirmance" (noun) means as in denial, repudiation, synonyms include denial, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation and repudiation.

What are the forms of "Disaffirmance"?

The word forms of "Disaffirmance" include disaffirmed, disaffirming and disaffirms.