Vocabulary
Insistence
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.
Urdu meaning
اصرار، تقاضا، ضد
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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These spaces, however small, help preserve truth, foster resilience and sustain hope.Perhaps the most enduring aspect of Havel`s thought is his insistence that politics is, at its core, a moral endeavour.
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Power of the powerless
— 2026-05-02
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Without minimising the necessity of addressing other issues including Iran`s insistence on security assurances and sanctions relief, an understanding on the nuclear issue is what can unlock the situation.
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Quest for an off-ramp
— 2026-04-27
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The lender`s insistence on removing distortions is therefore grounded in sound economic logic.
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IMF and subsidy
— 2026-04-07
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The pressure from Washington as Europe is chided for not paying enough for its own defence and the insistence to end the war with Russia are the result of a world power now struggling with the burden of its global security commitments.
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A hegemon weakens
— 2026-03-24
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Mr Sadiq`s insistence that he is merely a facilitator would carry more weight if the facilitation translated into action.
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Opposition leader?
— 2026-01-07
Synonyms
demand, bidding, command, dictate, instruction, requirement, request, entreaty, urging
Antonyms
challenge, dispute, question
Curator example
“Alison’s insistence on doing the washing-up straight after the meal”
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