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insisted (on)

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past tense of insist (on)

Synonyms & Antonyms of insisted (on)

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set

Synonyms for insisted (on)

called (for),
claimed,
clamored (for),
commanded,
demanded,
enjoined,
exacted,
pressed (for),
quested,
stipulated (for)

Words Related to insisted (on)

asked,
pleaded (for)
(or pled (for) also plead (for)),
requested,
wanted

cried (for),
necessitated,
needed,
required,
took,
warranted

requisitioned

imposed

badgered,
dunned,
harassed,
hounded

Near Antonyms for insisted (on)

gave up,
relinquished,
surrendered,
yielded

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