asserting
/əˈsɜrtɪŋ/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.