Synonyms of asserted

asserted

verb

past tense of assert

1

as in declared

to state clearly and strongly

a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declared
• proclaimed
• affirmed
• announced
• professed
• said
• averred
• explained
• guaranteed
• avowed
• justified
• laid down
• defended
• emphasized
• pronounced
• promoted
• avouched
• advertised
• convinced
• upheld
• assured
• stressed
• underscored
• advocated
• publicized
• persuaded
• championed
• underlined
• reasserted
• accented
• accentuated
• boosted
• reaffirmed
• plugged
• advanced
• espoused
• blazed
• called
• supported
• rationalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• minimized
• neglected
• disregarded
• overlooked
• understated

2

as in argued

to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration

asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open

Synonyms & Similar Words

• argued
• contended
• reasoned
• pleaded
• convinced
• insisted
• maintained
• claimed
• explained
• mentioned
• justified
• suggested
• persuaded
• cited
• considered
• affirmed
• proposed
• adduced
• averred
• discussed
• submitted
• defended
• urged
• offered
• advised
• advocated
• recommended
• enforced
• countered
• refuted
• championed
• avowed
• gave
• counseled
• rationalized
• espoused
• supported
• advanced
• avouched
• debated
• rebutted
• disproved
• confuted

3

as in claimed

to state as a fact usually forcefully

vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• claimed
• alleged
• insisted
• contended
• declared
• maintained
• affirmed
• announced
• argued
• protested
• proclaimed
• averred
• professed
• purported
• confirmed
• avowed
• warranted
• put forth
• defended
• reasoned
• avouched
• justified
• rationalized
• vindicated
• upheld
• broadcast
• reaffirmed
• reasserted
• supported
• persevered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• abandoned
• rejected
• repudiated
• disclaimed
• challenged
• disputed
• questioned
• disavowed
• negated
• gainsaid
• disowned
• refuted
• rebutted
• countered
• negatived
• disproved
• contradicted
• confuted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of asserted

With the game fully in hand, junior center Clara Silva asserted herself in the second half with six straight points to extend TCU’s lead to 68-18 as the Horned Frogs leaned on Silva’s size to punish the Lions’ front court off the pick and roll. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

Strong returned for the start of the second half and asserted herself with two quick 3-pointers. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026

In a five-page decision, the Court asserted that the federal judge who issued an injunction against the construction lacked the authority to intervene. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

In addition to a talented workforce, the corporate leaders asserted that emerging technologies will be a key ingredient in Latin America’s future growth. — Connor Greene, Time, 9 Nov. 2026

Over a decade ago, the political scientists Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson asserted that the rise of plutocracy has been a defining trend of American politics since the late 1970s. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Kennedy falsely asserted that modern Arab Muslims don’t produce science. — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Michelle asserted that the British government knows what happened was wrong. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Defense attorney Steve Haney asserted during the first trial that prosecutors lacked physical evidence linking Rinderknecht to arson or any records showing an intent to commit arson. — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026