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| incivility |
an uncivil act or remark. [1/2 definitions] |
| indirection |
an indirect or roundabout act, remark, procedure, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| indiscretion |
an act or remark characterized by lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint. [1/3 definitions] |
| infelicity |
an inappropriate act or remark; something infelicitous. [1/3 definitions] |
| insult |
an attack or offensive remark or behavior, or something that has the effect of such a remark or behavior. [1/4 definitions] |
| interject |
to interpose (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| interjection |
that which is interposed, such as a remark. [1/3 definitions] |
| interpolate |
to insert (a phrase, sentence, remark, or the like) into a text or conversation. [1/4 definitions] |
| interrupt |
to break the continuity of (someone) acting or speaking, esp. with a request or remark. [1/4 definitions] |
| jeer |
to remark in a loud, mocking, abusive manner. [1/3 definitions] |
| josh |
a joke or teasing remark that is meant kindly. [1/2 definitions] |
| level |
to aim (a weapon, critical remark, or the like) at a target. [1/15 definitions] |
| mot |
a clever or witty remark. |
| murmur |
a muttered or whispered remark or complaint. [1/6 definitions] |
| non sequitur |
something such as a remark or a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premise, evidence, or preceding statement. |
| note |
to mention; remark. [1/11 definitions] |
| notice |
to remark on. [1/7 definitions] |
| obiter dictum |
an incidental remark or passing observation. [1/2 definitions] |
| observation |
a comment; remark. [1/5 definitions] |
| observe |
to remark casually. [2/10 definitions] |
| one-liner |
a short witty or amusing remark. |
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