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单词 reaffirm
释义

reaffirm

verb

re·​af·​firm (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm How to pronounce reaffirm (audio)
reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms

transitive verb

: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence
reaffirm the validity of a debt
a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

reaffirm

transitive verb

re·​af·​firm
ˌrē-ə-ˈfərm
1
: to affirm again
2
: to agree to the payment of (a dischargeable debt) with a creditor prior to the discharge of debts in bankruptcy
reaffirmed her debt in order to keep her car

reaffirm

verb

as in to affirm
to formally state (something) again in order to emphasize that it is true The President reaffirmed his commitment to cutting taxes. She reaffirmed her stance on the issue.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • affirm
  • maintain
  • defend
  • reassert
  • insist
  • assert
  • proclaim
  • declare
  • announce
  • claim
  • profess
  • contend
  • allege
  • protest
  • purport
  • confirm
  • aver
  • reason
  • avow
  • justify
  • argue
  • uphold
  • vindicate
  • rationalize
  • warrant
  • broadcast
  • avouch
  • persevere
  • support

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reject
  • abandon
  • repudiate
  • disavow
  • negate
  • disclaim
  • refute
  • negative
  • disprove
  • challenge
  • contradict
  • question
  • deny
  • rebut
  • dispute
  • disown
  • counter
  • confute
  • gainsay
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