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disaffirm

verb dis·af·firm \ˌdis-ə-ˈfərm\

Definition of DISAFFIRM

transitive verb
1
:  to refuse to confirm :  annul, repudiate
2
:  contradict
— dis·af·fir·mance \-ˈfər-mən(t)s\ noun
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First Known Use of DISAFFIRM

1531

Related to DISAFFIRM

Synonyms
contradict, deny, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiate
Antonyms
acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own

Rhymes with DISAFFIRM

angleworm, armyworm, disconfirm, gymnosperm, pachyderm, reconfirm

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