Antonyms for de-claim


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-kleym
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈkleɪm


Definition of de-claim

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Middle French déclamer and directly from Latin declamare "to practice public speaking, to bluster," from de- intensive prefix + clamare "to cry, shout" (see claim (v.)). At first in English spelled declame, but altered under influence of claim. Related: Declaimed; declaiming.
  • As in lecture : verb give a lesson, speech
  • As in rant : verb yell, rave
  • As in rave : verb talk endlessly
  • As in read : verb express, state
  • As in recite : verb read out loud; narrate
  • As in speak : verb address; give a lecture
  • As in spout : verb talk forcefully
  • As in thunder : verb yell at
  • As in utter : verb say, reveal
  • As in perorate : verb harangue
  • As in perorate : verb deliver speech
  • As in rhapsodize : verb rave
  • As in declaim : verb proclaim; get on a soapbox
  • As in denounce : verb condemn, attack
  • As in discourse : verb discuss, speak about
  • As in fulminate : verb criticize harshly
  • As in harangue : verb give a long lecture

Synonyms for de-claim

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