asserting

/əˈsɜrtɪŋ/
verb
  1. Stating or expressing something confidently and forcefully.
    • The witness is asserting that he saw the suspect at the scene.
    • He was asserting his innocence despite the evidence.
    • She kept asserting her opinion during the meeting.
  2. Behaving in a way that shows confidence and demands recognition of one's rights or authority.
    • He had trouble asserting himself in group discussions.
    • The new manager is asserting her authority by changing the rules.
    • The teenager is asserting his independence by choosing his own clothes.
noun
  1. The act of stating something confidently or forcefully.
    • Asserting your needs is an important part of healthy communication.
    • His constant asserting of his views annoyed some people.
    • The lawyer's asserting of the facts helped win the case.
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