Assertive
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Two Empires of Man followed, the first of which collapsed due to internal revolt, leading the second to be far more... assertive with its territories.
Source: One World Order -
Marty's eventual solution to this problem has the unexpected bonus of his father being more confident and assertive over Biff in 1985, leading to this trope in a roundabout way.
Source: Set Right What Once Went Wrong -
Judge Brack is certainly one of these as well, a sociable rival of sorts engaged with her in a constant battle of passive-assertive one-upmanship, leading to a bizarre, diluted Kismesissitude.
Source: Manipulative Bastard
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