uphold vs reassert
reassert vs upholduphold and reassert both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uphold | No | No | Yes | No |
| reassert | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
reassert is a hypernym of
uphold; that is, reassert is a
word with a broader meaning than uphold:
- uphold: support against an opponent
- reassert: strengthen or make more firm
Other hypernyms of uphold include
confirm.
| uphold (verb) | reassert (verb) |
|---|---|
| stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals | strengthen or make more firm |
| support against an opponent | |
| keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last |
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