insist

assert

Declare confidently true

• declareState officially
• maintainKeep in condition
• contendStruggle in opposition

affirm · claim · state · aver · avow · profess · hold · argue · swear · attest

demand

Forceful request or requirement

• requireTo make necessary
• mandateFormal authoritative directive
• stipulateRequire as condition

command · dictate · order · press · urge · push · compel · enforce · impose · assert

pressure

Force upon contact

• coerceObtain by intimidation
• urgeStrong inner drive
• persuadeCause to believe

push · nudge · influence · cajole · browbeat · strong-arm · lean on · twist arm · hound · exhort

adamant

Stubbornly refusing to yield

• unyieldingRefusing to give way
• resoluteFixed in purpose
• determinedFirmly committed to purpose

steadfast · unwavering · firm · stubborn · obstinate · tenacious · dogged · uncompromising · immovable · unshakable

persevere

Continue despite obstacles

• continueGo on without stopping
• repeatDo or say again
• reiterateSay something again

emphasize · stress · hammer · harp · belabor · press on · stand firm · hold fast · keep on · double down

• assertionsassertions, asserting, assert, statements, stating
• Strong Adviceshould, must, ought to, need to, have to
• communication verbssay, speak, tell, talk, ask
• persuasionpersuade, persuasion, persuasive, convince, convincing
• naggingnag, pester, badger, henpeck, go on
• speaking upspeak up, speak out, speak freely, voice, give voice