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CLAIMING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Claiming.

How to pronounce claiming:

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Claiming - as a noun

An assertion of a right (as to money or property)

Example: "His claim asked for damages"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertionasseverationaverment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An assertion that something is true or factual

Example: "His claim that he was innocent"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertionasseverationaverment
Hyponyms (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)
demand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An informal right to something

Example: "His claim on her attentions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
title

An established or recognized right

Example: "A strong legal claim to the property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
title
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal right
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A demand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call

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)
affirm
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaim

Demand 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)
arrogatelay claim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forfeit

Ask 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 forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lay claim to; as of an idea

Example: "She took credit for the whole idea"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaim

Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs

Example: "The accident claimed three lives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exacttake

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is CLAIMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, claiming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
CLAIMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CLAIMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, claiming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLAIMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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