asserting
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈsɝtɪŋ// UK //ɐsˈɜːtɪŋ// as·sert·ing
v. to state a fact or opinion with confidence and force. You use this when you want to show that you are sure about something and not just guessing.
v. to declare something to be true or valid with authority and conviction. Transitive; typically takes a direct object clause or noun phrase.
She is asserting her right to speak.
The manager kept asserting that the project would finish on time despite the delays.
By asserting his dominance in the early rounds, the boxer forced his opponent into a defensive posture for the remainder of the match.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.