DISAFFIRMATION

denial, disaffirmation

(noun) the act of asserting that something alleged is not true

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

disaffirmation (countable and uncountable, plural disaffirmations)

The act of denial; a declaration that something is not true.

Repudiation of self or other.

Synonyms

• denial

• disclaim

• repudiation

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*af`fir*ma"tion, n.

Definition: The act of disaffirming; negation; refutation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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