Disaffirmances — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌdis-ə-ˈfərm/ dis·af·firm

Meaning & Definition of Disaffirmances

Disaffirmances (verb)

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

Disaffirmances (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in denials, repudiations

    similar: denials, disavowals, disownments, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos, reconsiderations, retreats, second thoughts, about-faces, about-turns (British), flip-flops, reversals, turnabouts, turnarounds, U-turns, volte-faces, hesitations, indecisions, irresolutions, vacillations, wobblings

Related Entry: Disaffirm (verb)

Disaffirm is a different word from Disaffirmances. The synonyms below are for disaffirm, not for disaffirmances.

  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 Disaffirmances

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disaffirmances:

British: about-turns
denials, disavowals, disownments, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos, reconsiderations, retreats, second thoughts, about-faces, flip-flops, reversals, turnabouts, turnarounds, U-turns, volte-faces, hesitations, indecisions, irresolutions, vacillations, wobblings

Word Forms of Disaffirmances

Inflections: disaffirmed, disaffirming, disaffirms

Derived words: disaffirmance (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disaffirmances

First known use: 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Disaffirmances

What does "Disaffirmances" mean?

"Disaffirmances" 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 "Disaffirmances"?

Other words for "Disaffirmances" include denials, disavowals, disownments, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions and bait and switches. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disaffirmances" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disaffirmances"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disaffirmances". Common alternatives include denials, disavowals, disownments, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos and reconsiderations.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Disaffirmances"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Disaffirmances"?

First known use: 1530.

What is another word for "Disaffirmances" meaning "as in denials, repudiations"?

When "Disaffirmances" (noun) means as in denials, repudiations, synonyms include denials, disavowals, disownments, recantations, renunciations and repudiations.

What are the forms of "Disaffirmances"?

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