avowal
an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.
Origin of avowal
1Other words from avowal
- pre·a·vow·al, noun
- re·a·vow·al, noun
Words Nearby avowal
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How to use avowal in a sentence
Another avowal: He had not originally planned to assault that Jewish school in Toulouse.
New Laws Pushed by Nicolas Sarkozy After Toulouse Massacre Go Too Far | Barry Lando | March 24, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe fact was, that Mr. Giles had not at first been able to bring his mind to the avowal, that he had only shot a boy.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensIt was several years after their acquaintance commenced before M. Roland made an avowal of his attachment.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott"The time will come," said Winston dryly, to hide what he felt, for his comrade's simple avowal had been wonderfully eloquent.
Winston of the Prairie | Harold BindlossMr. Ripper's logic tended to the belief that he could not be punished if he stuck to the avowal of having seen nothing.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
Somewhat confused by this humiliating avowal, Madame Bodard returned to her place at a faro-table.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
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