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interject Synonyms

Another word for interject

Choosing another word for interject depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To say something abruptly, especially as an interruption or aside in a conversation.

Usage Example

"She tried to explain the delay, but the manager quickly interjected with a question about the budget."

Strongest
interrupt
Strong
chime in
cut in
interpose
break in
exclaim

• verb (Context 2)

To insert or introduce something between other elements or into a situation.

Usage Example

"The author managed to insert subtle humor into an otherwise serious historical biography."

Strongest
insert
Strong
interpose
introduce
inject
interpolate

Opposites of interject

The opposite of interject shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

omit
remove
extract
listen
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interject. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interject
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