asserted
Definitions
Stated a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Exerted or used power or influence in a forceful way.
Examples
The witness asserted that she saw the suspect leaving the building at midnight.
He firmly asserted his right to privacy during the heated debate.
The scientist asserted that the new data confirms the original hypothesis.
Synonyms
Antonyms
denied refuted contradicted disclaimed withdrew questioned disputed