noun

an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right. "a series of demands for far-reaching reforms" синонимы: request, call, command, order, dictate, ultimatum, stipulation, insistence, pressure, clamour, importunity, urging, a big ask, behest, hest

verb

ask authoritatively or brusquely. "‘Where is she?’ he demanded" синонимы: order to, command to, tell to, call on to, enjoin to, urge to, bid, ask, inquire, question, interrogate, challenge