avouched

verb

past tense of avouch
1
as in affirmed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class

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2
as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

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3
as in declared
to state clearly and strongly she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouched
  1. affirmed
  2. alleged
  3. declared
  4. attested
  5. claimed
  6. asserted
  7. guaranteed
  8. insisted
Verb
  • Achane for the season and have been without top wide receiver Caleb Douglas the past three games, coach Jeff Hafley affirmed Monday that Willis remains the starting quarterback.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Secretary Rubio — who is also the US national security advisor — affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself against Houthi aggression and Washington’s intention to honor its defense and security agreements with the kingdom.
    — Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of affirmed
Verb
  • In a visual presentation at their news conference, federal authorities alleged that 21 of the 28 people charged had actually voted.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • State attorneys general alleged that Meta covered up internal studies on the impact of Instagram on teenagers’ mental health.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • Charlie Kirk often declared that the biblical role of the father to his child is to be their protector, both physically and spiritually.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The World Meteorological Organization on June 2 declared 2026-2027 to be a historically strong Super El Niño event this year.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of declared
Verb
  • According to medical board records, sources attested to Moss’ sobriety at that time.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Many Black parishioners who joined the Peoples Temple attested to the church’s racial inclusiveness.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of attested
Verb
  • There are believed to be two adult owls, and some photographers have claimed to have seen six fledglings, Barrett added.
    — JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The fake message, shared alongside images of Fox and an older photograph of the former couple, claimed Kelly was devastated by the breakup and blamed himself for losing her.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of claimed
Verb
  • In a debate earlier this week, Bass highlighted her accomplishments in paving the way for new affordable housing, while Raman asserted that housing production is still lagging and Bass isn’t doing enough.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The company generally denied the allegations and asserted that any damages should be apportioned among the parties and other potentially responsible parties.
    — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of asserted
Verb
  • Your rate includes a full-service breakfast prepared by the restaurant’s culinary team, and dinner in the restaurant is guaranteed for guests of the inn.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But none of those outcomes are guaranteed, and borrowers should consider what would happen if rates move in the opposite direction, Jones says.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of guaranteed
Verb
  • Busfield, who has insisted be was innocent of the charges, was released from custody pending trial.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Roberts insisted that the works were real and that the the Warhol Foundation had said as much to him.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of insisted
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“Avouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouched. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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