Affirm and Abandon

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Affirm verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

Usage example: unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

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Abandon is an antonym for affirm.

Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

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Affirm is an antonym for abandon.

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