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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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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

Supporters of Thomas defended the remarks as part of a broader critique of government overreach, suggesting he was drawing philosophical parallels rather than asserting a direct causal relationship.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Farmer Tom believed the peacock was asserting his dominance and despite the bird running riot on his land, he was able to capture it and get it safely in a pen.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

For now—and perhaps for the long run—Iran is asserting control, determining which ships can pass and under what conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Jordan College was scoured from the dustiest box-room to the darkest cellar, and so were Gabriel and St. Michael’s, till the heads of all the colleges issued a joint protest asserting their ancient rights.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman