to be assertive
Definition:
to behave proudly, act stormily or boisterously or arrogantly 1a) (Qal) to act insolently, storm against, beset, importune 1b) (Hiphil) to disturb, alarm, awe, confuse, make bold or proud
Definition:
to urge severely, i.e. (figuratively) importune, embolden, capture, act insolently; overcome, behave self proudly, make sure, strengthen.; a primitive root