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affirming

The word “affirming” has 3 syllables: af-firm-ing

It's pronounced as /əˈfɝːmɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “affirming” has 112 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affirming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affirming

Antonyms for affirming

Meanings of affirming

  • verb
    1. To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
    2. To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
    3. To support or encourage.
    4. To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher gave an affirming smile to the nervous student.
  • Her affirming words encouraged the entire team.
  • The organization promotes an affirming environment for all employees.
  • He kept affirming his support throughout the discussion.
  • The counselor used an affirming approach during the session.

On this page you'll find 152 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affirming, such as: abandoning, accenting, accentuating, acceptance, accepting, accord, acknowledging.

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