Demand
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Implies Urgency
Using 'demand' suggests you can't wait much longer for a response. The workers' demand for better conditions was urgent.
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Often Assertive
Can be seen as assertive or even aggressive, especially in personal situations. She demanded an apology immediately.
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Confusion with 'Ask'
'Demand' is much stronger than 'ask'; use it when 'ask' is too mild. He didn't just ask for silence; he demanded it.