Insisting

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/

Insisting (verb)

  1. Saying something is very important and you want others to agree or do it.
  2. Expressing a strong opinion or belief that you want others to accept.

Examples

  • They are insisting on a higher salary for the job.
  • She is insisting that the meeting starts on time.

Common collocations: insist on something, insist that someone do something, insist on a point, insist firmly

Synonyms of Insisting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Insisting

  • — To yield means to give way or submit, opposite of insisting.
  • — To abandon means to give up or leave behind, opposite of insisting.