Affirmation and Protestation

Affirmation

Affirmation noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.
Usage example: a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy

Protestation is a synonym for affirmation. In some cases you can use "Protestation" instead a noun "Affirmation".

Protestation

Protestation noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.
Usage example: the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal

Affirmation is a synonym for protestation in declaration topic. You can use "Affirmation" instead a noun "Protestation".

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