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corroboration

/kəˌrɑː.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/
cor · rob · o · ra · tion
Adverb:corroboratively
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Plural:corroborations
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Adjective:corroborative
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corroboration Lexical Profile

corroboration Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of confirming, supporting, or giving greater credibility to a statement, theory, or finding, or the evidence that provides such support.

Example

"The defense attorney pointed out that the witness's testimony lacked independent corroboration from physical evidence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'corroboration' (confirmation or supporting evidence) with 'collaboration' (working together on a shared project).

• Rhymes for corroboration

• Nearby Words

correspondingly
corridor
corroborate
corroboration
corroborator
corrode
corrosion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Late Latin corroborationem, a noun of action from Latin corroborare ('to strengthen, invigorate'), formed from com- ('together') and robur ('strength, hard oak timber').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corroboration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corroboration
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