blurt

[blurt] / blɜrt /

VERB

utter suddenly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exclaim

STRONG

babble betray blab disclose divulge jabber leak reveal spout

WEAK

burst out with call out come out with cry out give away let on let out let slip let the cat out of the bag run off at the mouth spill the beans

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet conceal hide secrete

WEAK

keep quiet

Example Sentences

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“Not that it need come to that,” Mr. Owen blurted, meaning Tansy might marry and be saved before she was pensioned off.

From Literature

“I saw you in Bits of Life and The Toll of the Sea,” I blurted out.

From Literature

I blurt out the string of numbers as if I’m repeating them.

From Literature

When Roman blurts out that Logan’s gone, handing Shiv the phone, her tearful squawk is heartrending.

From Salon

“I’m sorry it’ll be Jonah’s name on that plaque,” I blurt out.

From Literature