interject

[in-ter-jekt] / ˌɪn tərˈdʒɛkt /

VERB

throw in; interrupt

Synonyms

STRONG

add implant import include infiltrate infuse ingrain inject insert insinuate intercalate interpolate interpose intersperse introduce intrude splice

WEAK

fill in force in parenthesize put in squeeze in

Antonyms

STRONG

erase leave alone remove subtract take out withdraw

Example Sentences

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The 92-year-old judge quickly interjected to tell Maduro that there would be a "time and a place to get into all of this".

From BBC

When Maduro continued to argue in court that he was wrongfully apprehended, the judge gently interjected, telling him there would be a time and place to make those arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal

“No, he meant worthless,” Guerrero jokingly interjects, causing the group to jolt in roaring laughter.

From Los Angeles Times

But watching such interactions together, even if we are just interjecting the occasional comment as we sit shoulder-to-shoulder on the couch, makes a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Davis can’t really see herself living back in the States again, she was also quick to interject: “Berlin is no panacea, sweetie. There’s no safe spaces anywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times

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