asserting
Asserting (noun) means the act of stating something firmly or claiming a right. Example: “His constant asserting of authority annoyed his coworkers.”
How to use asserting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "assert", referring to the act of declaring or claiming something.
Word forms
assertings plural
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His constant _____ of authority annoyed his coworkers.
Rhymes for asserting
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What does “asserting” mean?
The word “asserting” means the act of stating something firmly or claiming a right. In plain terms, the -ing form of "assert", referring to the act of declaring or claiming something.
How do you use “asserting” in a sentence?
Here is “asserting” used in a sentence: “His constant asserting of authority annoyed his coworkers.”
What part of speech is “asserting”?
“Asserting” is a noun.
Is “asserting” a common word?
“Asserting” is an uncommon word in modern English.