insistence

simple noun14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.9

Focuses on the fact that the demand has been made many times.

Refers to demands that are made continuously over a period of time.

Emphasizes that the insistence has not stopped.

Refers to a demand made at a previous time.

Highlights an unreasonable refusal to change one's mind or demands.

Describes a very determined and persistent demand, often in a negative way.

Refers to insisting on principles as if they are undeniably true.

Specifies the thing that is being demanded.

Used to show that something was done because a particular person strongly demanded it.

Similar to 'at sb's insistence', meaning something was done because of a strong demand.

A more formal alternative to 'insistence on'.

Identifies the person or group that is making the demand.

To stop demanding something, often in a more informal context.

To formally stop demanding something.