Professing (Noun)
Meaning
An open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion; "a profession of disagreement".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's professing of support for the bill was questioned by many who knew her voting history.
- Her professing of innocence was met with skepticism by the judge.
- The company's professing of environmental responsibility was seen as just a publicity stunt by many.
- The student's professing of a personal connection to the author was not supported by her essay.
- The singer's professing of a new commitment to her faith was seen as a way to revive her flagging career.