Assertion

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of assertion

claim
declaration
affirmation

Antonyms of assertion

rejection
denial
disavowal

Collocations of assertion

bold assertion
Frequency: 70 %

She made a bold assertion during the meeting.

strong assertion
Frequency: 65 %

His strong assertion convinced everyone to follow his plan.

assertion of power
Frequency: 60 %

His assertion of power was met with resistance.

confident assertion
Frequency: 50 %

She made a confident assertion about the project's success.

assertion of authority
Frequency: 45 %

The manager's assertion of authority kept the team in line.

Idiomatic Expressions for assertion

  • Phrase: assert oneself
    Meaning: to confidently and forcefully express one's opinions, rights, or desires
    Usage: She needed to assert herself during the negotiation to ensure her needs were met.