Assert Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Assert [uh-surt]

VERB

Example

"The CEO asserted that the budget cut is not related to any forthcoming firing."

"He thought that smoking is a good way to assert his machoism."

Synonyms

Affirm, Allege, Argue, Cite, Claim, Contend, Defend, Proclaim, Profess, Stress, Uphold, Advance, Asserverate, Avouch, Avow, Declare, Guarantee

Antonyms

Deny, Disclaim, Disavow, Negate, Refute, Repudiate, Question, Minimize, Disregard, Abandon, Challenge