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affirming

[/əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/]
verb (present participle) / adjective
afirmando / afirmativo
1. stating or asserting something as true; confirming or ratifying
The court is affirming the previous decision.
O tribunal está afirmando a decisão anterior.
2. expressing support, encouragement, or validation
An affirming response from her parents boosted her confidence.
Uma resposta afirmativa dos pais dela aumentou sua confiança.
3. providing emotional or psychological support, especially for identity or beliefs
Creating an affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Criar um ambiente afirmativo para indivíduos LGBTQ+.
Synonyms
confirmingvalidatingsupportingendorsingratifying
Antonyms
denyingrejectingrefutingcontradictingdismissing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afirmando / afirmativo
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
afirmando / afirmativo
Similar usage; 'reafirmando' also common for emphasis
São Paulo
afirmando
Commonly used in business and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

affirming one's identity
affirming a court decision
affirming life choices
mutually affirming relationship
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