| mention |
a brief, casual statement, said in passing. [1/2 definitions] |
| negative |
a statement, action, or gesture showing that one refuses or is against something. [1/7 definitions] |
| nor |
used to introduce a negative statement, especially after a phrase using "neither." [2 definitions] |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. [1/2 definitions] |
| or |
used to include an additional item in a negative statement. [1/5 definitions] |
| permit |
a written statement that officially allows someone to do something; license. [1/4 definitions] |
| plea |
a statement given in a court of law by someone charged with breaking the law. [1/2 definitions] |
| point |
the meaning or purpose of a statement or action. [1/13 definitions] |
| prediction |
a statement that something might happen or is expected to happen. [1/2 definitions] |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. [1/2 definitions] |
| problem |
a question, puzzle, or statement that is to be discussed or solved. [1/3 definitions] |
| promise |
a statement that something absolutely will happen or be done. [1/5 definitions] |
| remark |
a comment or short statement. [1/3 definitions] |
| report |
a statement or account of something. [2/5 definitions] |
| saying |
a familiar statement that often contains advice or wisdom. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. [1/2 definitions] |
| sound bite |
a short statement taken from a video or audio tape that is to be included in a later broadcast. |
| swear |
to make a solemn promise or statement, usually concerning the telling of the truth, one's loyalty, or one's duty. [1/3 definitions] |
| testimony |
a statement made under oath before a judge in a court of law. [2 definitions] |
| this |
the statement or idea that is about to follow. [1/7 definitions] |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. [1/2 definitions] |