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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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Pratt has framed his plan in black and white terms, asserting during the debate, “It is illegal to live on the street.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

The Israeli government denies accusations of widespread torture asserting that it complies with standards of international law.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

They have asked the regulator to scrutinize the transaction, asserting that the combined company could concentrate too much market power, stifle competition and lead to higher prices and poorer service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“An essay is like you asserting things you know or believe are true.”

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes