Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Claiming.
How to pronounce claiming:
US
Claiming - as a noun
An assertion of a right (as to money or property)
Example: "His claim asked for damages"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertion9asseveration15averment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An assertion that something is true or factual
Example: "His claim that he was innocent"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertion9asseveration15averment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Demand for something as rightful or due
Example: "They struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An informal right to something
Example: "His claim on her attentions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
title5An established or recognized right
Example: "A strong legal claim to the property"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
title5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal rightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Claiming - as a verb
Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
Example: "He claimed that he killed the burglar"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirm14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaim13Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
Example: "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrogate9lay claimHypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forfeit13Ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
Example: "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lay claim to; as of an idea
Example: "She took credit for the whole idea"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take8Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaim13Example Sentences
"She showed up at the event claiming to be the winner."
"The journalist interviewed a claiming witness at the crime scene."
"The company released a claiming statement about the incident."
"He submitted a claiming letter to the insurance company."
"The politician made a claiming speech during the rally."
Word Game Points
Is CLAIMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, claiming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAIMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CLAIMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, claiming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAIMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CLAIMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, claiming is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAIMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.