Said is a solid and useful dialogue tag. But here are also other examples you can use from time to time:
“Come at me!” Johnson roared and tore his shirt. | Roar | To utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound. To sing or shout with full force. |
“Don’t forget your car keys!” Anne shouted after him. | Shout | To utter a sudden loud cry. To utter in a loud voice. |
“Whose idea was this?” George’s deep voice bellowed. | Bellow | To shout in a deep voice. |
“You will pay for this!” Julia yelled at the stadium. | Yell | To utter a loud cry, scream, or shout. To give a cheer usually in unison. |
“That hurts!” Little Lesley screamed. | Scream | To voice a sudden sharp loud cry or to produce harsh high tones. |
“He’s dead!” Alena shrieked on her knees. | Shriek | To cry out in a high-pitched voice. |
“The orders are clear!” General Johnson thundered. | Thunder | To utter loudly, in a striking manner. |
“No!” Alena’s ghost screeched in the pool of holy water. | Screech | To utter a high shrill piercing cry : make an outcry usually in terror or pain. |
“Call my secretary!” Julia fumed as she read the business news. | Fumed | To utter while in a state of excited irritation or anger. |
“Happy birthday to you!” Anne belted despite her stuffed nose. | Belt | To sing in a forceful manner or style. |
See more vocabulary alternatives useful for writers! Poetic, amiable, angry, cute, and joyful said versions. And more!
