Aver and Negative

Aver

Aver verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Usage example: was tearfully averring his innocence

Negative is an antonym for aver.

Nearby Words: average, averment, averred

Negative

Negative verb - To declare not to be true.
Usage example: the governor's press secretary promptly negatived the rumor that he was not intending to run for reelection

Aver is an antonym for negative.

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