50 Synonyms For “Talking” For Your Writing
It would be boring for your readers if you use the same word over and over to describe something. This is where a Thesaurus can come in handy. Instead of using the same expression in each and every one of your sentence, mix it up with words that mean the same but in different nuances.
Before, we have already listed 61 expressions with which you can replace the generic notion of “walking”: Synonyms for “to walk”
The all describe the same action, however can have a slightly different meaning or mood to them. When writing a story and describing a characters action, make sure to choose the word that describes it best instead of letting them talk to each other all the time.
Lets have a look at several synonyms for “talking“.
Synonyms for “talking”
- argue: to provide arguments for one’s point, to disagree in a more or less agressive way
- articulate: to speak very clearly, to explain a matter
- ask: to pose a question or request information
- babble: to utter incoherent words, to talk a lot and fast
- banter: to engage in a playful argument
- berate: to talk down to someone in a scolding manner
- breathe: to talk very softly and silently
- chat: to engage in an informal conversation
- chatter: to talk quick and extensive, to talk in a way that’s hard to understand
- confer: to discuss with someone
- consult: to ask someone for advise
- converse: to hold a conversation with someone
- cry: to shout or scream, to utter inarticulate sounds (like animals)
- debate: to participate in a debate or argument, to think to oneself (out loud)
- disclose: to openly state or reveal something verbally
- discuss: to engage in a debate or discussion
- echo: to repeat someone’s words, opinion, idea, etc.
- enunciate: to clearly pronounce something
- express: to make something clear verbally
- gossip: to talk about someone; mostly negative
- holler: to shout or yell to get someone’s attention
- imply: to hint at or suggest something by not clearly stating it
- lecture: to try and explain a matter to someone in a bit of a condescending way, to give a speech
- mouth: to express oneself verbally, to form words with the mouth without audibly producing them
- mumble: to talk vaguely and almost inaudible
- mutter: to utter words in a low voice
- negotiate: to try to find a solution for a problem by talking
- orate: to give a formal speech, to talk passionately about something
- preach: to give a sermon to a bigger group, to teach or give advice
- proclaim: to announce or declare something
- rant: to talk emotionally, to criticize and complain about something
- remark: to make a comment about something
- repeat: to say something again
- say: to pronounce or tell something
- scold: to criticize someone
- shout: to call out very loudly in triumph, pain, to call attention, etc.
- shriek: to utter shrill, loud noises
- snarl: to speak in a low, gnarly tone; mostly rude and aggressive
- spit (out): to utter something in despite
- spout: to talk slowly and tediously, to talk pompously with big words
- state: to make something known, to declare a fact
- stutter: to not speak fluently
- tell: to say something to someone, to narrate a story, etc.
- utter: to express oneself verbally; to make any kind of noise with one’s mouth and vocal cord
- verbalize: to use words to express or explain something
- vocalize: to use one’s voice to produce sound
- whine: to complain and protest in a wimpy voice
- whisper: to speak in a very low tone
- yap: to talk excessively; like a small dog
- yell: to make a loud sound, to argue loudly
