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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 same principle applies in meetings: Bosses should hold back their opinions until others have spoken, and not interject even to express agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

However, for a criminal suspect on trial to interject and instruct a witness not to answer a prosecutor's question during cross-examination is something nearly unheard of in a court.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

But so few interject a sense of play into our sleep habits.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

His answers were discursive, and reporters tried to interject.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Ayanna started to interject, but I ignored her.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.