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Definition of reassert

reassert

/ˌriː.əˈsɝːt/
re · as · sert
Past Simple:reasserted
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Past Participle:reasserted
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Present Participle:reasserting
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reassert Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To state or declare a claim, belief, or right forcefully again, especially after it has been questioned or challenged.

Example

"The committee issued a formal statement to reassert its commitment to academic freedom."

2

To re-establish or exercise one's authority, influence, or control after a period of weakness or challenge.

Example

"Following the reorganization, the board moved quickly to reassert control over the company's finances."

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• Rhymes for reassert

• Nearby Words

reasonless
reassemble
reassembly
reassert
reassertion
reassess
reassessment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'assert', which derives from Latin 'asserere' ('to claim, maintain, or declare one's freedom').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reassert. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reassert
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