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assumption

[uh-suhmp-shuhn] / əˈsʌmp ʃən /
NOUN
taking something for granted; something expected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance belief expectation guess hunch hypothesis inference premise presumption supposition suspicion theory
STRONG
conjecture fancy posit postulate postulation presupposition shot stab supposal surmise theorization
WEAK
accepting assuming shot in the dark sneaking suspicion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth
WEAK
doubt genuineness naturalness realness unexpected
NOUN
assuming possession, power
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance
STRONG
acquisition adoption appropriation arrogation embracing grab seizure takeover taking undertaking usurpation
WEAK
accepting assuming shouldering taking on taking up
Antonyms
STRONG
rejection
WEAK
doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected
NOUN
arrogance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
presumption
STRONG
brass chutzpah cockiness conceit imperiousness insolence nerve pride sass self-importance
Antonyms
STRONG
humility modesty shyness timidity
WEAK
doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

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