insistence

in·sis·tence

noun \in-ˈsis-tən(t)s\

Definition of INSISTENCE

1

: the act or an instance of insisting

2

: the quality or state of being insistent : urgency

Examples of INSISTENCE

1. He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform.
2. the insistence of the crashing waves

First Known Use of INSISTENCE

15th century

Related to INSISTENCE

Synonyms: affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, avowal, claim, declaration, protestation, profession

Antonyms: disavowal

Related Words: allegation; announcement, proclamation, pronouncement; argument, justification, rationalization, reason; confirmation, reaffirmation, reconfirmation, vindication

Near Antonyms: disclaimer; challenge, dispute, question; confutation, disproof, rebuttal, refutation; contradiction, denial, negation

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Rhymes with INSISTENCE

long-distance, mean distance, resistance