Synonyms of insisting

insisting

verb

present participle of insist

as in claiming

to state as a fact usually forcefully

she continued to insist that she was right, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insisting

South African leaders reject Washington’s accusations, arguing land expropriation and affirmative action measures seek to repair apartheid-era injustices and insisting the United States respect the country’s sovereignty and policy choices. — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Authorities have shown little interest in such fiscal stimulus, however, insisting instead that a long-term shift to high-tech sectors will power the economy. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Thus Irving manages to have his cake and eat it too, by insisting on the tale’s authenticity while asserting his own skepticism. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

But for travelers insisting on jumping into the Mediterranean, October is still a good time to go. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

States and tribal regulators disagree, insisting that contracts tied to sports and entertainment are gambling by another name—a fight that is now headed toward the Supreme Court as Kalshi tries to defend the industry’s legal footing. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Democrats are insisting the measure include a more robust ethics provision. — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Peter’s portrayal of Prime was born of his own personal beliefs; honesty, loyalty, and always insisting on doing the right thing. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Republicans decided to risk it, insisting that eight months before an election was too soon to consider an outgoing President’s nominee. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026