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

Joseph Hill, the director of the Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, asserted that BASL is generally treated as more of a dialect than a language. — New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026

In July, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asserted in a letter to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber that California may have more than 190,000 noncitizen voters on its rolls. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The company generally denied the allegations and asserted that any damages should be apportioned among the parties and other potentially responsible parties. — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

His comments come after the NFL filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on Thursday, which supported New Jersey regulators and asserted that sports contracts on prediction markets fall under gambling and not financial swaps. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

During the briefing, Vance asserted that these schools are improperly using J-1 visas, the main class of visa used by international postdocs, to bring in cheap labor rather than relying on domestic researchers. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Piker asserted his confidence in Vang’s victory later in the stream. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

The suit also asserted Vista Grande initiated the ER trips in retaliation for the family's disagreements about Tingley's care. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Kim asserted once again that his nation, no matter the external threat, is prepared to defend itself. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026