Aver and Defend

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Aver verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

Usage example: was tearfully averring his innocence

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Defend and aver are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Aver".

Nearby Words: average, averment, averred

Defend verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: she will pigheadedly defend any claim regardless of all evidence to the contrary

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Aver and defend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aver" instead a verb "Defend".

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