disaffirmation

English

Etymology

disaffirm +‎ -ation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /dɪsˌæfɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃən/

Noun

disaffirmation (plural disaffirmations)

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

Synonyms

• denial
• disclaim
• repudiation

Related terms

• disaffirmance
• disaffirmative