Best Words to Use Instead of "Said"
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1.
Described
Slightly more explanatory than its simpler version, described implies the use of more details.
27 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
2.
Praised
A positive word to explain what one spoke of another.
22 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
3.
Protested
The word "protested" implies a more passionate expression of what one "said."
18 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
4.
Threatened
10 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
5.
Retorted
This word is used with a much more negative tone.
8 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
6.
Stated
4 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
7.
Decided
Implies one was decisive in their speech.
4 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
8.
Maintained
3 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
9.
Interjected
2 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
10.
Accused
2 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
11.
Commanded
1 point - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
12.
Acknowledged
1 point - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
13.
Reassured
0 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
14.
Questioned
0 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
15.
Babbled
0 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
16.
Argued
0 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
17.
Announced
0 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
that good one
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
18.
Proposed
0 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
19.
Smirked
-1 point - added 13 years ago by guest -
20.
admitted
-1 point - added 13 years ago by guest -
21.
Replied
-1 point - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
22.
Demanded
-1 point - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
23.
Barked
Like the man barked orders.
-2 points - added 14 years ago by golden123 -
24.
Reported
-3 points - added 14 years ago by BrendaKaye -
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