asserting

VERB

insist, declare, maintain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm allege argue cite claim contend defend press proclaim profess say stress uphold

STRONG

advance attest aver avouch avow justify predicate pronounce protest state swear vindicate warrant

WEAK

asservate butt in horn in mouth off pop off put forward shoot off one's mouth shoot one's wad stand up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon conceal deny desert hide leave question surrender

WEAK

reject

Example Sentences

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Hopes lifted after Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first message since the memorandum’s signing, endorsed face-to-face talks, asserting that doing so wasn’t an endorsement of the counterpart’s views.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Sonically dynamic and unapologetically trenchant, “Arirang” took me on a journey by asserting BTS’ collective powers as mature artists and master storytellers, and I couldn’t help but be inspired.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The teachers union shares this priority, asserting that more money could be set aside for salary increases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Iran last week created the Persian Gulf Strait Authority with the aim of asserting its dominance in the waterway.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Freddie strolled around, asserting his usual authority in the room.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely