The Minister of War, in a barrack-square allocution to the officers of the artillery regiment he had been inspecting, had declared the national honour sold to foreigners.
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Allocution
/alə(ʊ)ˈkjuːʃən/
Synonyms for "allocution" (53 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (16)
filibusterforensicforensic addressformal speechfuneral orationharanguehortatory addressinauguralinaugural addressinvectivejeremiadlectureorationpep talkperoration
Noun(1 words)
Related words (26)
philippicpitchprepared speechprepared textpublic speechreadingrecitalrecitationsales talksalutatorysalutatory addresssayscreedset speechspeechspeechificationspeechingtalktalkathontirade
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: address, address, after-dinner speech, chalk talk, debate.
- Sentence evidence is available for allocution, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "allocution".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "allocution"
Keep "allocution" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "allocution" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
6 entriesMore specific
7 entriescommencement addressguilty allocutioninaugural addressopening addressplea allocutionsentencing allocutionvaledictory address
Collocations
6 entriescourt allocutiondefendant allocutionformal allocutionoral allocutionplea allocutionsentencing allocution
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The term "allocution" refers to the personal right of a defendant to make a statement on his own behalf in an attempt to affect sentencing. . . . The word "allocution" is also frequently used . . . to describe the statement made by a defendant during a guilty plea proceeding.
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As of July, 1985, 19 states permitted victim allocution at the sentencing phase of criminal trials.
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The recent papal allocution To the International Congress on Life-Sustaining Treatment and Vegetative State: Scientific Advances and Ethical Dilemmas has been the occasion for much discussion concerning the use of artificial feeding tubes for nutrition and hydration.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "allocution"?
Closest matches include address, address, after-dinner speech, chalk talk, debate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "allocution"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.