exclaims

ex-claims · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present tense of exclaim; cries out suddenly, typically in surprise, anger, or pain.

  2. 2.

    Speaks with strong emotion.

Related words

Antonyms: murmurs, mutters, whispers
See also: exclaim, exclaiming, exclamation, shouts
Synonyms: calls out, cries out, declares, shouts

Etymology

Third person singular of "exclaim," from Latin "exclamare" (to cry out), from "ex-" (out) + "clamare" (to cry, shout).