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What synonyms for speak has a negative connotation?

Here are some synonyms for "speak" with negative connotations:

General Negativity:

* Blabber: To reveal secrets or gossip, often carelessly.

* Chatter: To talk excessively and often meaninglessly.

* Jabber: To talk quickly and incoherently, often with a high-pitched voice.

* Prate: To talk foolishly or at length about something unimportant.

* Rattle on: To talk endlessly and in a boring way.

* Spit out: To say something quickly and forcefully, often with anger.

Deceitful or Dishonest:

* Lie: To say something that is untrue.

* Misrepresent: To give a false impression of something.

* Twist: To distort the truth or meaning of something.

* Fabricate: To invent something false.

Aggressive or Confrontational:

* Barrage: To attack verbally with a rapid succession of words.

* Berate: To scold or criticize someone harshly.

* Harangue: To lecture someone in a forceful or aggressive way.

* Scold: To reprimand someone angrily.

Insincere or Superficial:

* Gush: To speak in an excessively enthusiastic or insincere way.

* Waffle: To speak in a hesitant or evasive way, often changing your mind.

* Brag: To boast about oneself or one's achievements.

* Wheedle: To persuade someone with flattery or false promises.

The best synonym for you will depend on the specific context and the tone you want to convey.

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