7815. We heard him asseverate his good intentions but his actions belied his words.

✅ The correct answer is option A.
Affirm : state emphatically or publicly.

Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).

Defy : openly resist or refuse to obey.

Cancel : decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place.

Asseverate : declare or state solemnly or emphatically.

Synonym of Asseverate is Affirm