avowal
noun | /avowal/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
a frank declaration or affirmation of the truth of something
avowal
noun | /avowal/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa frank declaration or affirmation of the truth of something
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Synonyms
admissionacknowledgmentdeclarationconfessionaffirmation
Antonyms
denialrepudiationdisavowal
Examples
"Her public avowal of faith surprised many colleagues."
"The politician made an avowal of commitment to the reforms."
Mnemonic Trick
Avowal = A + VOW → A vow or frank declaration.
Etymology
From Old French avouer = to confess
from Latin advocare (to call to) via confession sense
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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