testimony

Definition

  • noun: something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth
  • noun: the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law
  • + 'to'
  • synonyms: affirmation, evidence, confirmation

Examples

  • The popularity of diet fads is a 'testimony to' the fact that people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems.

  • It is 'testimony to' her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity.

  • There were contradictions in her 'testimony'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you didn't hear them? No, I didn't. You didn't, huh? What I'm saying is... The tutor came and revoked her testimony. She says you knew. - She said I knew? - Yes, she came yesterday. He threatened her... Answer me. (..)
    2011 A Separation