affirming

ADJECTIVE

affirmative

Synonyms

STRONG

affirmatory approving positive supporting

WEAK

acknowledging acquiescent complying concurring confirmative confirmatory confirming consenting corroborative endorsing favorable ratifying

Antonyms

WEAK

dissenting negative

NOUN

confirmation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification

STRONG

accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial visa witness

WEAK

accepting authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void

NOUN

validation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance affirmation authorization corroboration endorsement proof recognition verification

STRONG

accord admission agreement approval assent attestation authentication avowal consent demonstration evidence nod okay passage passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial testimony visa warrant witness

WEAK

accepting authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead green light proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval dissension opposition refusal rejection veto

Example Sentences

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Ali Munshi said she recognizes her daughter’s success as a natural outcome of her family and community affirming and encouraging her from an early age.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a governor of the US central bank, in a ruling seen as affirming the Federal Reserve's independence.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Each wrote or joined opinions affirming the right of private plaintiffs to sue under laws enacted through the spending clause.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

The company didn’t provide full-year guidance, other than affirming its target of $2.5 billion in capital investment, slightly higher than $2.4 billion in 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Each church had its own school and social clubs, affirming and maintaining the ways of the homeland, serving as the anchor for community in the new land.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

affirming

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