English Explanatory Dictionary

disaffirmation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of denial; a declaration that something is not true.
  2. Repudiation of self or other.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˌæfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

Word forms

disaffirmation disaffirmations

Etymology

From disaffirm + -ation or dis- + affirmation.

Synonyms

denial disclaim repudiation

Related words

disaffirmance disaffirmative
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