interject
Break into conversation
To interject is to insert a remark into a conversation or discussion, typically interrupting the flow: She interjected a question before he could finish.
The word suggests brief, often abrupt additions rather than extended commentary.
An interjection is such a remark, or in grammar, an exclamatory word like "wow" or "ouch."
Break in upon
- cut inInterrupt or intrude suddenly
- butt inInterject without welcome
- break inUnlawful entry
- barge inEnter abruptly, uninvited
chime in · jump in · intrude · disrupt · intercede · burst out · blurt · pipe up
Spoken comment or note
- asideBrief theatrical digression
- quipBrief, clever remark
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- commentBrief stated opinion
statement · utterance · exclamation · outburst · insertion · input · contribution · addendum
Facilitate agreement between disputants
- intercedeIntervene on behalf
- arbitrateSettle as impartial judge
- step inInvolve oneself to help
- come betweenSeparate or estrange
intermediate · go-between · broker · facilitate · reconcile · negotiate · peacemaker · moderator
interrupt
Break in upon
barge in · chime in · jump in · intrude · disrupt · intercede · burst out · blurt · pipe up · speak up
remark
Spoken comment or note
- asideBrief theatrical digression
- quipBrief, clever remark
- observationAttentive watching or remark
comment · statement · utterance · exclamation · outburst · insertion · input · contribution · addendum · parenthetical
mediate
Facilitate agreement between disputants
come between · intermediate · go-between · broker · facilitate · reconcile · negotiate · peacemaker · moderator · conciliator
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- challengeTest of ability
- contradictDispute a statement
counter · rebut · demur · dissent · oppose · disagree · retort · riposte · parry · take issue
- communication verbssay, speak, tell, talk, ask
- "Inter-" wordsinterstate, international, internet, interview, interact
- chime ininterrupt, butt in, cut in, jump in, pipe up
- join injoin in, participate, take part, get involved, pitch in
- responsesresponse, answering, answer, reply, replying
- contributecontribute, donate, give, chip in, pitch in
interjecthold one's tongue
Deliberately not speak
remain silent · bite one's tongue · say nothing · stay quiet · keep quiet
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