interjects

Breaks into conversation

To interject is to insert a comment or remark into a conversation or discussion, often abruptly or without invitation.

Someone who interjects typically breaks into the flow of what others are saying: She interjects her opinions whether anyone asks or not.

The word suggests a quick insertion rather than a sustained interruption, and the interjection may be welcome or unwelcome depending on context.

utterance

exclaim

Speak out suddenly

blurtSpeak suddenly, thoughtlessly
interposeInsert between other things
vocalizeProduce sounds aloud

utter · remark · comment · insert · add · contribute · voice · articulate · pronounce · declare

interruption

cut-off

Separated or terminated

break-inUnlawful entry to premises
interposeInsert between other things
intrudeEnter uninvited

heckle · intercut · obtrude · meddle · interfere · disrupt · disturb · overstep · intercede

conversation

dialogue

Spoken exchange between parties

discussionExchange of ideas
debateFormal argument on issues
exchangeMutual giving and receiving

discourse · banter · chat · repartee · back-and-forth · colloquy · parley · deliberation · aside · rejoinder

exclamation

aha

Exclamation of realization

alasExpression of regret
wowCry of amazement
oopsMinor blunder interjection

ouch · yikes · eureka · hooray · bravo · cheers · hmm · uh-oh · voila · bingo

Categories

butting inbutts in, breaks in, barges in, chimes in, intrudes

Opposites

speaking vs. silence

interjectskeeps mum

clams up · shuts up · bites one's tongue · bites tongue · hushes

interruption vs. restraint

interjectsrefrains

Recurring verses or abstains

holds back · abstains · forbears · defers · listens

insertion vs. withdrawal

interjectswithdraws

Pulls out or removes

retreats · disengages · tunes out · stands back · recedes

Family

interject, interjected, interjection, interjecting

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