Synonyms for

Insisting

Verb / ˌɪˈnsɪstɪŋ / Another word for insisting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

Synonyms & similar words

assert takeafirmstand insist insistence importune demanding urging persisting requiring commanding pressing asserting emphasizing stressing reiterating repeating claiming maintaining affirming averring declaring alleging arguing contending protesting

Synonyms by register

Formal

asserting maintaining affirming contending

Informal

pushing hanging on sticking to it being firm

Literary

imploring beseeching urging

Antonyms

yielding relenting acquiescing conceding surrendering giving in backing down

Common collocations

  • insisting on
  • insisting that
  • insisting upon
  • insisting it was
  • insisting he was
  • insisting she was
  • insisting to

Word family

noun insistence
verb insist
adjective insistent
adverb insistently

Usage note

The verb 'insist' often implies a strong, sometimes stubborn, demand or declaration. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being overly persistent or demanding.

Example sentences

  1. He was insisting on getting a turn with the toy.
  2. She kept insisting that she was right.
  3. My brother was insisting that he could swim without a life jacket.
  4. The teacher was insisting that we hand in our homework on time.
  5. The customer was insisting on speaking to the manager.

Quotes

  • I have always believed that the way you treat your employees is the way they will treat your customers, and that people flourish when they are praised. I am proud to have instigated the first profit-sharing scheme in Britain, and to have insisted that insurance companies should pay out on claims.
  • I have insisted that we must not overdo telling stories about women whose lives have gone wrong.
  • I insisted that we be careful. Chainsaws were dangerous and we had to be prepared.

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