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ASSERTING Antonyms

There are 12 antonyms of the word asserting. (opposite meanings)
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disowning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• refusal to acknowledge as one's own

denying
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

disaffirming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• To deny, contradict or repudiate

disavowing
verbv
verb

• refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with

disclaiming
verbv
verb

• renounce a legal claim or title to

• make a disclaimer about

discrediting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

refuting
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

rejecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

renouncing
verbv
verb

• give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• turn away from; give up

• cast off

repudiating
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

deny
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

remit
verbv
noun

• the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with

• (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

verb

• send (money) in payment

• hold back to a later time

• release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

• refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision

• forgive

• make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

• diminish or abate

Alternatives for DISOWNING

Alternatives for DENYING

Alternatives for DISAFFIRMING

Alternatives for DISAVOWING

Alternatives for DISCLAIMING

Alternatives for DISCREDITING

Alternatives for REFUTING

Alternatives for REJECTING

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