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blurt
to say something suddenly without thinking first
Synonyms
- burst out
- let slip
- spit out
Antonyms
- withhold
- refrain
blurt in a sentence
Mia blurted the surprise before remembering it was a secret.
Without raising his hand, Owen blurted the solution across the classroom.
Where it comes from
Probably formed to imitate a sudden burst of speech
Memory hook
Blurt sounds like words bursting straight out.
Read it in context
- The Quiet Before the Bell Narrative