disaffirmation
disaffirmation · disaffirmations
The act of denial; a declaration that something is not trueThe act of denial; a declaration that something is not true.
/dɪsˌæfɜːˈmeɪʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of denial; a declaration that something is not true.
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
(countable, uncountable)Repudiation of self or other.
Origin
From disaffirm + -ation or dis- + affirmation.From disaffirm + -ation or dis- + affirmation.
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Forms
plural: disaffirmations| Singular | disaffirmation |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of asserting that something alleged is not true:denial
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable