asserted

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est déclaré ou affirmé avec assurance et décision, ou qui est présenté comme un fait sans hésitation.

Describes something that is stated or declared confidently and forcefully.

1. Stated confidentlyB2formal

   Expressed or declared in a confident and forceful manner.

   affirmé

   • The asserted claim was supported by strong evidence.
   • Her asserted opinion on the matter was clear and direct.
   • The defendant's asserted innocence was later proven true.

   Synonymesaffirmedavoweddeclaredmaintainedproclaimed

   Antonymeshedgeduncertain

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une affirmation confiante et ferme de quelque chose, ou pour présenter une exigence ou une déclaration.

A verb used to express the act of stating something confidently and forcefully, or to make a claim or declaration.

1. State confidentlyB2formal

   To state something firmly and confidently as true.

   affirmer avec assurance

   • The scientist asserted that the theory was correct.
   • She asserted her innocence in the court.
   • He asserted that the project would be completed on time.

   Synonymesaffirmaveravowcontenddeclareinsistmaintainproclaimprofessstate

   Antonymesdenydisavowdisclaimrebutrefuteretractwithdraw

2. Defend or claim a rightB2formal

   To behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power.

   Affirmer (un droit)

   • She learned to assert herself in meetings.
   • The country asserted its independence from colonial rule.
   • He asserted his authority over the team.

   Synonymesclaimdefendmaintainupholdvindicate