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reassertion

reassertion

1 6.4
To say something again to show it is still true or important
  • noun
  • /ˌriːəˈsɜːrʃən/
translation icon : reafirmación
  • Each shift required Eastern Apache adaptation and reassertion of traditional culture identifiable in historical and current settlement patterns.
  • the reassertion of control
  • the reassertion of American power
  • the reassertion of culture

This is a reassertion of her identity.

Examples

  • The eighth stage completes the cycle with a new conflict and a reassertion of developmental themes from all previous stages.

    Academic text (1993)
  • This is a reassertion of her identity.

  • But this scene marks simultaneously the reassertion and failure of his control.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The Iraqi government wants greater regional respect and reassertion of its position in the Arab world.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Evidence of the reassertion of tradition became evident in house location, clustering, and matrilocality.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Neo-conservatives have quietly accepted Deng's reassertion of his reform ideas.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Havel's current task is to protect those enlightened values from theoretical and practical destruction by the reassertion of culture.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The reassertion of his commitment to the project impressed everyone on the team.

  • Her speech was a powerful reassertion of the values we hold dear.

  • The reassertion of their rights was met with widespread support from the community.

Synonyms

restatement
vsreassertion
5 4.1

A different way of saying the same idea to make it clearer

repeats to reinforce importance or truth rather than only change wording
reaffirmation
vsreassertion
4 6.0

Saying again that you support something or will keep doing it

focuses on restoring importance or truth rather than only renewing approval
reconfirmation
vsreassertion
1 4.4

To check an arrangement or booking again to make sure it is correct

stresses importance or truth rather than merely checking correctness
reemphasis
vsreassertion
5.5

A new strong reminder to follow a rule or idea

states or declares to restore importance rather than only adding stress

Antonyms

3 6.2

An act of saying that a statement or idea is not true

How Forceful

insistence
57 3.5
reassertion
1 6.4
assertion
168 4.0
declaration
  • Formal
150 3.7
statement
  • Formal
1.3
remark
  • Archaic
128 2.5

Surface Forms

reassertion singular
reassertions plural

Morphology

reassertion = reassert (transparent) = re + assert + ion

This is a regular action noun formed from the verb 'reassert' with the suffix '-ion'.

Etymology

Reassertion comes from the part re- meaning 'again' and the verb assert meaning 'to state firmly or claim'. So a reassertion is literally saying something again to make it stronger or more clear.