Choose the antonym of 'assert":
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Assert: This word means to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Deny: This is the opposite, meaning to state that something is not true or to refuse to admit the truth of a concept.
Maintain, Proclaim, and Declare: These are all synonyms of "assert." They involve stating, announcing, or upholding a position firmly.