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

Assistant District Attorney Jason Judd asserted at a pretrial conference that the expert would be material, or critical, at trial and that representatives of the state had met in person with the expert. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

JetBlue, which has tied a large portion of its financial future to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, left the ranks of the discounters some time ago, Harteveldt asserted. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

The others asserted vested development rights and reliance on county representations, leaving only the comprehensive plan challenge, which asserted that commissioners wrongly rejected housing that complied with the county’s growth policies. — Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Kramer asserted that the Academy’s somewhat controversial deal with YouTube was inspired by this same desire to cultivate deeper ties with filmmakers and film lovers across the globe. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Slok also asserted that there were no signs that AI has boosted productivity or had an impact on the bottom line. — John Kell, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Furthermore, Echols asserted that documentation in the investigative records reveals conflicting accounts about the firearm's placement between the time medical personnel arrived and when law enforcement secured the scene. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Diosdado Cabello, the powerful interior minister and secretary-general of the ruling socialist party, asserted Monday that no one faces political persecution in Venezuela. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Across disputes involving federal spending, government agencies and military operations, the administration has asserted authority that is either restricted by law or that the legislative branch has reserved for itself. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026