Assert and Disregard

Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Usage example: a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country

Disregard is an antonym for assert.

Disregard

Disregard verb - To ignore in a disrespectful manner.

Assert is an antonym for disregard.

Nearby Words: disregarded, disregarding

Common collocations

rule assert rule disregard rule
authority assert authority disregard authority
advice assert advice disregard advice
statement assert statement disregard statement
Other words: rules, feelings.
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