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

Yet the vice president asserted that Iran will feel a much greater impact. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Despite missing out on the World Cup's Best Player, Mourinho asserted Real Madrid's midfield, including Tchouameni, Camavinga, and Valverde, has no deficit, even after Kroos and Modric's exits. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

It’s been a while since the Giants asserted themselves as the clearly better team on a field, especially at this time of year. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Hoskins asserted that Missouri’s Constitution doesn’t allow a referendum on congressional redistricting. — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Hoskins asserted that the measure violated the state constitution by containing multiple subjects and restricting a republican form of government. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

In previous comments to the Washington Examiner, veteran Democratic strategist James Carville asserted Democrats will take back both branches of Congress. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Carr asserted that the timing was a coincidence and the license review was related to his DEI probe. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

But at least one Lake Worth Beach city commissioner asserted involvement of local authorities in immigration enforcement is a bad idea. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026