Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "assert" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

deny

Coordinate Terms

posit

Derived Terms

assert oneself assertability assertable asserter assertive assertment assertor counterassert misassert overassert reassert unassert

Context

computer science electronics programming

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquit act bear behave carry comport conduct declare deport do insist posit postulate take a firm stand

Manner Of

behave insist

Related Terms

assertion assertive assurance cause claim declare defend exercise maintain source code vindicate

Synonym Network

affirm asseverate aver insist

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