Synonyms

blurt

American

[blurt] / blɜrt /

verb (used with object)

to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed byout ).

He blurted out the hiding place of the spy.

noun

an abrupt utterance.

blurt British

/ blɜːt /

verb

to utter suddenly and involuntarily

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Etymology

Origin of blurt

First recorded in 1565–75; apparently imitative

Example Sentences

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He had legitimate reasons to mock journalists for blurting rude questions about his dead brother River Phoenix on the red carpet.

From Los Angeles Times

A sudden thought clouted him, and before he could stop himself, he blurted out, “But wait—does that mean it could point you through the maze? Without the potion?”

From Literature

“She was trying to help them,” I blurt.

From Literature

Ray’s in the middle of telling me the secret to his chocolate chip cookies when I blurt out: “I found my mom.”

From Literature

I almost think she’s not going to say anything, but then she blurts out, “Why don’t you like it here?”

From Literature

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