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declaim

The word “declaim” has 2 syllables: de-claim

It's pronounced as /dɪˈkleɪm/

What is synonym and antonym for declaim?

In the thesaurus, “declaim” has 42 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for declaim along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for declaim

Antonyms for declaim

Meanings of declaim

  • verb
    1. To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
    2. To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
    3. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.

Example Sentences

  • The actor began to declaim his lines with passion and energy.
  • She would often declaim her opinions in a dramatic tone.
  • During the ceremony, he stood to declaim a famous speech.
  • Politicians sometimes declaim to stir strong emotions in the crowd.
  • He liked to declaim poetry at open mic nights.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to declaim, such as: advertise, announce, attack, be quiet, bloviate, blow, blow hot air.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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