Antonyms for re-affirms


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-furm
Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɜrm


Definition of re-affirms

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French afermier (Modern French affirmer) "affirm, confirm; strengthen, consolidate," from Latin affirmare "to make steady, strengthen," figuratively "confirm, corroborate," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + firmare "strengthen, make firm," from firmus "strong" (see firm (adj.)). Spelling refashioned 16c. in French and English on Latin model. Related: Affirmed; affirming.
  • As in renew : verb start over; refurbish
  • As in re-create : verb renew
  • As in recondition : verb renew
  • As in declare : verb make known clearly or officially
Example sentences :
  • He re-affirms with still greater emphasis the same view in his Fische u. Reptilien.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 » by Francis Maitland Balfour
  • I say 'no,' because it re-affirms but it continues to call upon lawyers to act up to that resolution.
  • Extract from : « India for Indians » by C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das

Synonyms for re-affirms

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