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Meaning of asserted
The primary meaning of the word "asserted" is to state or express something confidently or forcefully.
Etymology of asserted
The word "asserted" originates from the Latin "assertus", which is the past participle of "assertere", meaning to join or unite, or to declare.
Historically, the term has evolved from its original meaning of joining or uniting to its modern usage of stating or expressing something confidently or forcefully.
Synonyms
claimed
stated
declared
affirmed
alleged
proclaimed
announced
pronounced
avowed
confessed
testified
attested
verified
confirmed
validated
substantiated
proved
demonstrated
exhibited
showed
presented
submitted
offered
propounded
expounded
articulated
expressed
uttered
spoke
voiced
maintained
upheld
defended
supported
vindicated
justified
warranted
asserted
reiterated
reasserted
restated
reaffirmed
Definitions
- Asserted is defined by Oxford Languages as having stated or expressed something confidently or forcefully, typically in order to make someone believe it or to make a point.
- * It can also be used to describe an action of insisting or demanding that something should happen or be done.
Usage Examples
- The politician asserted that the new policy would benefit the entire community.
- * She asserted her rights as a citizen and demanded to be treated fairly.
- * The company asserted that their product was the best on the market and offered a money-back guarantee.
Antonyms
denied
rejected
disputed
contradicted
refuted
negated
repudiated
renounced
abandoned
relinquished
surrendered
yielded
retracted
withdrew
rescinded
canceled
nullified
invalidated
disclaimed
disavowed
disputed
questioned
doubted
challenged
opposed
resisted
withstood
withstand
opposed
countered
rebutted
confuted