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Reassert

usgb/ˌriːəˈsɜːrt/Volume
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Strength of Assertion

Use 'reassert' when the original statement or control has been weakened or challenged.

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After the disagreement, the manager needed to reassert his decisions to the team.
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Take Charge Again

'Reassert' often implies a person is taking back control or prominence they have lost.

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The captain had to reassert his leadership when the crew became disorganized.
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Emotional Weight

Using 'reassert' may convey feelings of frustration or determination in regaining position.

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She reasserted her standpoint after being interrupted multiple times.
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