uttering
ˈʌtərɪŋ
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Definition of uttering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationthe act of speaking or expressing something
  • His uttering of the words was clear and loud.
expression speaking talking
2.
legalTECH.UKcrime of presenting forged documentsTECH.UK
  • He was charged with uttering and forgery.
counterfeiting forgery

Adjective

communicationRarerelated to the act of speakingRare
  • The uttering words were clear and loud.
speaking verbal vocal
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Origin of uttering

Old English, ut (out) + erian (to utter)

Terms with uttering included in their meaning

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literature
literary character uttering a poem's lyrics
uttering
utter a sound with effort
uttering
utter violently or offensively
speech
uttering in a monotone

Examples of uttering in a sentence

  • Her uttering was barely audible in the noisy room.
  • The uttering of fake checks led to his arrest.
  • She was found guilty of uttering counterfeit notes.
  • The uttering sounds were barely audible.
  • Her uttering voice was filled with emotion.

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  1. French:expression, verbal, ...
  2. German:Äußerung, gesprochen, ...
  3. Italian:pronuncia, pronunciato, ...
  4. Spanish:pronunciación, pronunciado, ...
  5. Portuguese:proferimento, proferido, ...
  6. Chinese:表达, 说出的, ...
  7. Japanese:話すこと, 発声の, ...
  8. Arabic:نُطْق, لفظي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲמִירָה, נֶאֱמָר, ...
  10. Russian:произнесение, произносимый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимова, вимовний, ...
  12. Hindi:बोलना, बोलते हुए, ...
utter
ˈʌtər

Definition of utter - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
voicetr./intr.produce speech or sounds with one's voicetr./intr.
  • She could barely utter a word.
articulate pronounce speak
2.
communicationtr.reveal an idea or thought with speechtr.
  • He dared not utter his true feelings.
speak voice
3.
publishtr.Raremake publicly known or publishtr.Rare
  • The company will utter a statement soon.
announce declare proclaim

Adjective

1.
emphasisused informally to emphasize extent or degree
  • It was utter chaos at the event.
absolute complete total
2.
absolutecomplete and total
  • It was an utter disaster at the event.!
absolute total
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Expressions with utter

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complete nonsense or worthless ideas or statements
What he said was utter tripe.
in a way that makes someone extremely surprised or shocked
To his utter amazement, the dog could skateboard.
say a word aloud
She couldn't utter a word during the speech.
complete lack of sense or meaning
His explanation was utter nonsense and confused everyone.
say words that insult or disrespect something sacred
He was punished for utter blasphemy in the church.
remain completely silent
She did not utter a word during the entire meeting.

Origin of utter

Middle English, uttren (to speak) from Old English, ūtor (outer)

Examples of utter in a sentence

  • The actor tried to utter his lines clearly.
  • She couldn't utter a single word in response.
  • The witness was asked to utter the truth in court.
  • They plan to utter the news at noon.
  • The author will utter his new book next month.
  • The utter silence in the room was unsettling.

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  1. French:prononcer, total, ...
  2. German:äußern, völlig, ...
  3. Italian:pronunciare, totale, ...
  4. Spanish:articular, total, ...
  5. Portuguese:pronunciar, total, ...
  6. Chinese:说, 完全的, ...
  7. Japanese:発する, 全くの, ...
  8. Arabic:نَطَقَ, تام, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶהֱגוֹת, מוּחְלָט, ...
  10. Russian:произнести, полный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимовляти, повний, ...
  12. Hindi:कहना, पूर्ण, ...
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