Demand
Insist
Insist verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| answer | demand answer | insist answer |
Both words in one sentence
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The aliens return and insist that he has been compromised and demand he give up the suit to someone else to work with Bill Maxwell.
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At a hopeful peace conference, the Fattypuffs insist on calling the island "Fattyfer", while the Thinifers demand it be called "Thinipuff".
Source: Silly Reason for War - You demand, insist, on knowing every private thought and hunger of everyone: Your families, your neighbors, everyone, but yourselves.
Source: Paranoia Fuel / Live-Action TV
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