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".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- approval and affirmation
- approval and concession
- acknowledgment and affirmation
- acknowledgment and concession
- warrant and affirmation
- warrant and concession
- acceptance and affirmation
- acceptance and concession
- claim and affirmation
- claim and concession
- sanction and affirmation
- sanction and concession
- profession and affirmation
- profession and concession
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Concession and Affirmation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affirmation/concession
Affirmation & Concession. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affirmation/concession>.
Concession or Affirmation. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affirmation/concession.
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