utterance

Definitions

A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

The action of saying or expressing something aloud.

Examples

The witness struggled to recall the exact utterance made by the suspect during the argument.

Her final utterance before leaving the room left everyone in stunned silence.

The linguist analyzed every utterance recorded during the therapy session to identify patterns in speech.

Synonyms

statement remark expression vocalization declaration articulation pronouncement

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness reticence taciturnity suppression hush