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demand vs insisting

insisting vs demand

demand and insisting both are nouns.

demand is a verb but insisting is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demand Yes No Yes No
insisting Yes No No No
As nouns, insisting is a hyponym of demand; that is, insisting is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than demand:
  • demand: an urgent or peremptory request
  • insisting: continual and persistent demands
demand (noun) insisting (noun)
the act of demanding continual and persistent demands
required activity
an urgent or peremptory request
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
a condition requiring relief
demand (verb) insisting (verb)
request urgently and forcefully
claim as due or just
summon to court
ask to be informed of
lay legal claim to
require as useful, just, or proper
Difference between demand and insisting

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