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blurt
Meaning: to say something suddenly without thinking first
blurt in a sentence
How blurt is used in real sentences:
Mia blurted the surprise before remembering it was a secret.
Without raising his hand, Owen blurted the solution across the classroom.
“Then another contestant smiled, raised a thumb, and whispered, "You know your story." Maya wanted to blurt that she knew nothing at all, but instead she thanked him and walked toward the bright stage.”
— from the passage The Quiet Before the Bell
Synonyms for blurt
Other words for blurt — burst out, let slip and spit out — carry the same meaning.
- burst out
- let slip
- spit out
Antonyms of blurt
Words that mean the opposite of blurt:
- withhold
- refrain
Where it comes from
Probably formed to imitate a sudden burst of speech
Memory hook
Blurt sounds like words bursting straight out.