Assertive and Yielding

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Assertive

Assertive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.
Usage example: some reef fish are assertive in defending their territory
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Yielding is an antonym for assertive.
Nearby Words: assert, assertion, asserted, assertively, asserting

Yielding

Yielding adjective - Receiving or enduring without offering resistance.
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Assertive is an antonym for yielding.
Nearby Words: yield, yielded
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