Affirmation and Concession

Affirmation

Affirmation noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.

Concession and affirmation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Concession" instead a noun "Affirmation".

Concession

Concession noun - An open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself.
Usage example: an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career

Affirmation and concession are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affirmation" instead a noun "Concession".

Nearby Words: concede, concessive, concessioner, concessional, concessionary
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Concession and Affirmation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affirmation/concession
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