Synonyms of asserting

asserting

verb

present participle of assert

1

as in declaring

to state clearly and strongly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declaring
• proclaiming
• professing
• affirming
• announcing
• saying
• guaranteeing
• explaining
• averring
• justifying
• defending
• avowing
• promoting
• laying down
• emphasizing
• pronouncing
• upholding
• stressing
• assuring
• advocating
• avouching
• publicizing
• advertising
• convincing
• advancing
• underscoring
• reasserting
• accenting
• underlining
• plugging
• boosting
• persuading
• championing
• accentuating
• supporting
• reaffirming
• blazing
• calling
• espousing
• rationalizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• ignoring
• disregarding
• neglecting
• overlooking
• understating

2

as in arguing

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

• arguing
• reasoning
• contending
• pleading
• maintaining
• insisting
• claiming
• convincing
• justifying
• explaining
• mentioning
• suggesting
• persuading
• citing
• affirming
• considering
• defending
• proposing
• enforcing
• advocating
• discussing
• submitting
• urging
• adducing
• offering
• advising
• recommending
• averring
• refuting
• advancing
• giving
• avowing
• rationalizing
• countering
• debating
• supporting
• espousing
• championing
• disproving
• rebutting
• counseling
• avouching
• confuting

3

as in alleging

to state as a fact usually forcefully

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleging
• claiming
• insisting
• declaring
• maintaining
• contending
• affirming
• protesting
• arguing
• announcing
• proclaiming
• professing
• purporting
• averring
• confirming
• defending
• avowing
• reasoning
• warranting
• putting forth
• justifying
• avouching
• rationalizing
• reasserting
• vindicating
• broadcasting
• upholding
• reaffirming
• persevering
• supporting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• abandoning
• rejecting
• disclaiming
• repudiating
• negating
• questioning
• disavowing
• disputing
• challenging
• refuting
• disproving
• rebutting
• gainsaying
• contradicting
• countering
• disowning
• negativing
• confuting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of asserting

Boutrous pushed back on the claim, asserting that the first mention of national security came only days after the ban was imposed. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

But that is different from reserving the right, in advance, to misbehave — or asserting that your brother-in-law was not actually forgiven. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Daniel Kiyoi, founder of Nocturnal Skincare, shared a video asserting that YISE copied their cosmetic bag design. — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Just try to take a step back and listen to everyone clearly before asserting your opinions. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

On Tuesday, Zuckerberg echoed Huang's stance in a post on X, asserting that an industry-wide emergency brake is unnecessary and that third-party evaluations represent the optimal path forward. — CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, the Amazon Essentials Loafer Flats have earned more than 9,000 five-star reviews from shoppers impressed by their packability and versatility, asserting loafers’ spot as one of fall’s ‘it’ travel shoes. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026

The party asserting the defense generally bears the burden of establishing it. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Responding quickly gives you a better chance of asserting any exemptions that apply while also finding a longer-term solution for the underlying debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026