pressure · assert · forceful · negotiate · leverage · threaten · stipulate · coerce · entitlement · pushy · boss · dictate · order · expect · impose · confrontation · aggressive · entitled
IDEA.org / Words / make demands
Related — insist (Assert with determination); demand (Forceful request or requirement); require (To make necessary); ultimatum · command · pressure · assert · forceful · negotiate · leverage · threaten · stipulate · coerce
assertiveness/compliancemake demands ≠ submit Present for consideration; comply · defer · acquiesce · yield · obey
giving vs. takingmake demands ≠ give freely; offer · give in · provide · donate · grant
pressure vs. acceptancemake demands ≠ settle for Accept reluctantly as sufficient; go along with · let it go · tolerate
assertiveness tips: speak up, stand firm, be bold, say no, take a stand
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/make_demands