avowal

/ˈævəʊəl/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of openly and honestly declaring or admitting something

“After much contemplation, he made a public avowal of his feelings for her.”

2. noun

an honest or sincere declaration of one’s intentions, feelings, or actions

“Her avowal of commitment to the project gave her team renewed confidence.”

3. noun

a formal or official declaration, especially one that is binding or legally valid

“The avowal of the company’s bankruptcy was announced in a press release.”

Synonyms

  • declaration
  • statement

Antonyms

  • denial
  • retraction