Antonyms for confirmation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kon-fer-mey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən |
Definition of confirmation
Origin :- c.1300, confyrmacyoun, the Church rite, from Old French confirmacion (13c.) "strengthening, confirmation; proof; ratification," from Latin confirmationem (nominative confirmatio) "a securing, establishing; an assurance, encouragement," noun of action from confirmare (see confirm). As a legal action, "verification, proof," from late 14c.; as "action of making sure," from late 15c.
- noun ratification, validation, proof
- But what is to guide the child before its first confirmation?
- Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
- For the cross, if you wish to define it, is the confirmation of victory.
- Extract from : « The Non-Christian Cross » by John Denham Parsons
- Instances are occurring every day in confirmation of what I here advance.
- Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
- I could cite many instances in confirmation of what I here advance.
- Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
- From Maltravers himself he heard the confirmation of the news.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- He had seen me quit thy roof—he needed no other confirmation of the tale.
- Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- She waited for a confirmation of this bold statement, but Christian was not listening.
- Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
- My confirmation took place with the same pompous ceremonial.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- Billy asked for confirmation of his opinions merely as a matter of form.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- The confirmation of the Pope's election remained with the emperor.
- Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
Synonyms for confirmation
- acceptance
- accepting
- accord
- admission
- affirmation
- affirming
- agreement
- approval
- assent
- attestation
- authenticating
- authentication
- authorization
- authorizing
- avowal
- consent
- corroborating
- corroboration
- endorsement
- evidence
- go ahead
- green light
- nod
- okay
- passage
- passing
- proving
- recognition
- sanction
- sanctioning
- stamp of approval
- substantiation
- support
- supporting
- testament
- testimonial
- testimony
- validating
- verification
- verifying
- visa
- witness
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