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

The world today is a theater of geopolitical rivals asserting civilizational identity. — Kurt Shillinger, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Data provided the basis for asserting AGOA’s growing significance to the apparel sourcing map. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

The article proposes storytelling as a vital solution, asserting its unique human quality inspires engagement and cannot be faked. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Dockworkers are blocking weapons shipments, asserting the right to conscientious objection as a means of protection from unjustified charges and disciplinary action. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

McArn agreed, asserting that closing the contract would not prevent the district and teachers association from negotiating further. — Chaewon Chung august 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Rather than simply asserting that demand is durable, Kress argued that Nvidia’s growth is increasingly diversified beyond hyperscalers such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

People magazine has taken the discussion national, with a story asserting that the nickname is here to stay. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

What power is the president asserting here that would legitimately allow him, or the executive, to demand these changes? — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026