Synonyms for
Claiming
Definition
Asserting or demanding something as one's own.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- claiming ownership
- claiming victory
- claiming responsibility
- claiming to be
- claiming damages
- claiming the throne
- claiming rights
- claiming innocence
Word family
Usage note
The word 'claiming' often implies asserting a right or ownership. Be mindful of the context, as it can sometimes suggest an unsubstantiated assertion.
Example sentences
- The dog is claiming ownership of the bone.
- The company is claiming a loss of profits in the last quarter.
- The athlete is claiming innocence in the doping scandal.
- The student is claiming that the teacher made a mistake in grading the test.
- The lawyer is claiming that the evidence was tampered with.
Quotes
If you don't claim your humanity, you will become a statistic.
It's not about what you deserve, it's about what you believe. And I believe in love. Only love will truly save the world. - Diana Prince (Wonder Woman)
You can't claim to care about the welfare of children if you're shaming and shunning them.