Meaning: A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The interlocutor asked insightful questions.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• participant
• conversationalist

Meaning: To place something between two other things.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He decided to interpose himself in the discussion.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• insert
• interject

Meaning: To stop someone from speaking or doing something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please do not interrupt me while I am talking.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• break in
• cut off

Meaning: The quality of being irrelevant; not related to the matter at hand.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His comments were filled with irrelevance.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• unrelatedness
• insignificance

Meaning: The state of being irrelevant; lack of relevance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The irrelevancy of his argument was clear.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• irrelevance
• insignificance

Meaning: Not connected with or relevant to something.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His remarks were deemed irrelevant to the discussion.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• unrelated
• inapplicable

Meaning: to talk rapidly and excitedly

Part of speech: verb

Example: The children jabbered excitedly about their trip.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• chatter
• babble

Antonyms: silence

Meaning: To make rude or mocking remarks.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The crowd began to jeer at the losing team.

Category: Communication › Speech

Synonyms:

• mock
• taunt

Antonyms: praise

Meaning: An expression of surprise or annoyance.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Jeez, that was a close call!

Category: Communication › Expressions

Meaning: To make a mocking or insulting remark.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He made a jibe at her expense during the meeting.

Category: Communication › Speech

Synonyms:

• taunt
• mock

Meaning: to enter a conversation or activity suddenly

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He decided to jump in and share his opinion.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• interject
• interrupt

Meaning: unwanted advertisements or promotional materials sent through the mail

Part of speech: noun

Example: I receive a lot of junk mail every week.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• spam
• advertisements

Meaning: To discuss or think about something casually.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: Let's kick around some ideas for the project.

Category: Communication › Discussion

Synonyms: discuss

Meaning: To handle something delicately or carefully.

Part of speech: idiom

Example: You need to handle this situation with kid gloves.

Category: Communication › Care

Meaning: done with difficulty

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His laboured speech showed he was nervous.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: strained

Antonyms: smooth

Meaning: using few words

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His laconic reply left everyone surprised.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: brief

Antonyms: verbose

Meaning: A box for receiving mail.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She checked the letter box for any new mail.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: mailbox

Meaning: Letters and packages sent through the postal system.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I received a letter in the mail today.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• post
• correspondence

Meaning: A bag used to carry mail.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The postman carried a mail bag filled with letters.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• post bag
• mail pouch

Meaning: A box where mail is delivered.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She checked the mail box for any letters.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• post box
• letter box

Meaning: To send something through the postal system.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We will mail out the invitations next week.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• send
• dispatch

Meaning: The act of sending letters or packages.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mailing of the documents was completed yesterday.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• dispatch
• sending

Meaning: A list of addresses for sending mail or emails.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added my name to the mailing list for updates.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• contact list
• distribution list

Meaning: A person who delivers mail.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mailman arrived with the letters.

Category: Communication › Postal Services

Synonyms:

• postman
• letter carrier

Meaning: to understand or interpret something

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: What do you make of this situation?

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• interpret
• understand

Meaning: to see or hear something with difficulty

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: I can’t make out what he’s saying.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• discern
• detect

Meaning: to invent a story or excuse

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: She made up a funny story.

Synonyms:

• invent
• reconcile

Meaning: to try to gain someone's favor

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He tried to make up to his boss after being late.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• flatter
• ingratiate

Meaning: clumsy or awkward

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His maladroit handling of the situation made it worse.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• clumsy
• awkward

Antonyms:

• graceful
• skillful

Meaning: to speak harmful truths about someone

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was maligned by his enemies.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• slander
• defame

Meaning: a term of respect for a woman

Part of speech: noun

Example: Yes, mam, I will help you.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• madam
• lady

Meaning: Involving direct, personal communication between men.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They had a man-to-man talk about their feelings.

Category: Communication › Interpersonal Skills

Synonyms: direct

Meaning: Dealing with facts without emotion or opinion.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She gave a matter-of-fact response to the question.

Category: Communication › Conversation

Synonyms:

• practical
• unemotional

Antonyms:

• emotional
• subjective

Meaning: A distress signal used in emergencies.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ship sent out a mayday call.

Category: Communication › Emergency Signals

Synonyms: distress signal

Meaning: Not speaking plainly; evasive or indirect.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His mealy-mouthed response confused everyone.

Category: Communication › Conversation

Synonyms:

• evasive
• indirect

Meaning: In a way that has significance or purpose.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: They communicated meaningfully during the meeting.

Category: Communication › Conversation

Synonyms:

• significantly
• importantly

Meaning: The main means of mass communication, such as television, newspapers, and the internet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• press
• news

Meaning: A situation that attracts a lot of media attention, often chaotic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The celebrity's scandal turned into a media circus.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• media frenzy
• public spectacle

Meaning: A device used to amplify a person's voice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coach used a megaphone to give instructions.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: loudspeaker

Meaning: A piece of information sent or communicated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I received a message from my friend.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• communication
• note