assert

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

to state something confidently and forcefully; to defend one's rights

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

Example Sentences

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

She asserted her right to speak.

She asserted her right to speak at the meeting.

Example Expressions

assert oneself

Synonyms

declare, maintain, insist, claim, state, affirm

Entry 1

declare, maintain, insist, claim

Entry 2

declare, state, claim, maintain

Entry 3

declare, affirm, maintain, insist, claim

Antonyms

deny, refute, contradict, withdraw, retract, reject, abandon

Entry 1

deny, refute, contradict, withdraw

Entry 2

deny, withdraw, retract

Entry 3

deny, reject, abandon

Collocations

assert authority, assert rights, assert independence, strongly assert, assert dominance, assert control

Entry 1

assert authority, assert rights, assert independence, strongly assert

Entry 2

assert authority, assert rights, assert independence, assert dominance, assert control

Entry 3

assert rights, assert control, assert authority, assert independence