Synonyms of demanded

demanded 1 of 2

adjective

as in enforced

Related Words

• enforced
• required
• mandatory
• necessary
• compulsory
• forced
• obligatory
• urgent
• incumbent
• insistent
• imperative
• persistent
• involuntary
• pressing
• coercive
• peremptory
• nonelective

Dissimilar Words

• discretionary
• unnecessary
• chosen
• unwanted
• voluntary
• optional
• elective
• unneeded
• dispensable

demanded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of demand

1

as in requested

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

the losing party demanded a recount of the votes cast in the election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• required
• commanded
• claimed
• asked
• wanted
• needed
• enjoined
• exacted
• called (for)
• insisted (on)
• pressed (for)
• stipulated (for)
• took
• necessitated
• quested
• clamored (for)
• imposed
• warranted
• pleaded (for)
• requisitioned
• cried (for)
• harassed
• badgered
• hounded
• dunned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished

2

as in required

to have as a requirement

a task that demands one's unremitting attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• required
• needed
• wanted
• took
• necessitated
• claimed
• involved
• challenged
• warranted
• bore
• called for
• asked
• begged
• entailed
• insisted
• lacked
• stipulated
• cried (for)
• hurt (for)
• enjoined
• exacted
• commanded
• pressed
• clamored (for)
• quested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• had
• held
• owned
• possessed

3

as in asked

to set or receive as a price

superstars of the big screen who demand millions for appearing in a movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asked
• charged
• commanded
• brought
• fetched
• sold (for)
• assessed
• priced
• discounted
• valued
• overcharged
• billed
• invoiced
• undercharged
• marked down
• marked up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demanded

Verb

Officials in the seven western states have been battling over the Colorado River’s water for more than a century, particularly as the West's increasing population has demanded more water at a time of persistent drought. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Driver Harjit Kaur was charged only with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence — a maximum one-year sentence — and has pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial. — Ruyuan Li. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The lawmakers demanded that the VA disclose details about its shortage of mental health providers and the impact on veterans. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2026

Even if maritime regulators demanded shippers purchase more defendable vessels, the crews aboard are unready for the challenge. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

One of them confronted Wesley, who allegedly began to yell at the other counselor and demanded to know what was going on. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

In a separate statement, FIFPRO, the body representing soccer players around the world, also condemned FIFA for pursuing its plan and demanded a set of governance reforms. — Rafael Nam, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Cornyn and Tillis also demanded that the Justice Department provide constraints to tax audit immunity that was granted to Trump, two of his sons and their business as part of the lawsuit settlement. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

The driver insisted that he shouldn't be issued a speeding ticket and then demanded to speak to the officer's supervisor. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026