Speech and Speaking

Speech

Speech noun - The exchange of spoken words.
Usage example: they were perfectly comfortable together without speech
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Synonyms for Speech

Speaking is a synonym for speech in talk topic. In some cases you can use "Speaking" instead a noun "Speech", when it comes to topics like utterance, presentation. popular alternative

Nearby Word: speechless

Speaking

Speaking noun - Delivering an address to a public audience.
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Synonyms for Speaking

Speech is a synonym for speaking in language topic. You can use "Speech" instead a noun "Speaking", if it concerns topics such as utterance, presentation. popular alternative

Nearby Words: speak, speaker
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