Meaning & use
Affirming
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Stating positively or confirming the truth or validity of something.
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The judge issued a ruling affirming the lower court's decision.
Her mentor was always affirming her potential, even when she doubted herself.
A note on using this word
Beyond its legal sense of upholding a ruling, 'affirming' is widely used to describe supportive, encouraging speech.
Words with a similar meaning
confirmingvalidating
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Words with an opposite meaning
denyingrefuting
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