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List of 400+ Dialogue Tags

Below is a full (but not exhaustive) and updated list of dialogue tags. Dialogue tags are a widely debated topic for writers, some saying you should only use said, others arguing the opposite. You will get no opinion for me—only a list to use as you wish :D

Some words may differ in categories based on context.

Expressing Agreement or Confirmation

Acknowledged, Admitted, Affirmed, Agreed, Apologized, Confirmed, Conceded, Gibed, Professed, Reassured, Verified, Vouched

Initiating or Continuing Conversation

Added, Began, Chimed In, Commented, Continued, Conversed, Discussed, Elaborated, Greeted, Interjected, Offered, Proposed, Remarked, Went On

Making a Declaration or Announcement

Announced, Attested, Declared, Decreed, Emphasized, Enunciated, Proclaimed, Revealed, Stated, Voiced

Formal or Deliberate Communication

Chanted, Concurred, Observed, Postulated, Preached, Put Forth, Reasoned, Surmised, Testified

Indirect Communication 

Digressed, Hinted, Implied, Insinuated 

Providing Information, Explanation or Speculation

Alleged, Articulated, Asserted, Clarified, Doubted, Equivocated, Explained, Guessed, Imparted, Informed, Lectured, Noted, Predicted, Quoted, Recited, Reported, Theorized

Expressing Doubt or Uncertainty

Doubted, Faltered, Guessed, Hesitated, Pondered, Questioned, Speculated, Wondered, Ventured

Seeking or Giving Advice

Advised, Coaxed, Proposed, Recommended, Remonstrated, Suggested, Supposed, Urged

Animalistic

Barked, Croaked, Growled, Hissed, Hooted, Howled, Hummed, Roared, Snarled 

Expressing Discontent or Frustration

Complained, Fretted, Grumbled, Protested, Ranted

Demonstrating Authority or Command

Avowed, Commanded, Crowed, Decided, Demanded, Dictated, Directed, Insisted, Instructed, Maintained, Ordered, Pressed, Proclaimed, Reprimanded

Displaying Confidence or Assertiveness

Asserted, Assured, Boasted, Bragged, Claimed, Piped Up, Pledged, Spoke Up, Told, Vowed

Exhibiting Anger or Aggression

Accused, Bristled, Challenged, Cursed, Erupted, Exasperated, Fumed, Groaned, Huffed, Raged, Seethed, Snapped, Spat, Stormed, Swore, Threatened, Whinged

Displaying Sadness or Despair

Anguished, Bawled, Bemoaned, Blubbered, Cried, Despaired, Grieved, Lamented, Mourned, Sobbed, Wept, Whimpered, Worried

Persuasiveness 

Appealed, Begged, Cajoled, Convinced, Persuaded, Petitioned, Pleaded, Prayed

Conveying Fear or Worry

Cautioned, Entreated, Gasped, Quaked, Shuddered, Stressed, Trembled, Warned

Softly or Quietly

Breathed, Called, Crooned, Murmured, Mumbled, Muttered, Sighed, Whispered

Loudly or Forcefully

Bellowed, Boomed, Cried Out, Hollered, Screamed, Screeched, Shouted, Shrieked, Thundered, Wailed, Whooped, Yelled

Demonstrating Disgust or Disdain

Cringed, Gagged, Griped, Groused, Rasped, Scowled, Sneered, Snorted

Expressing Mockery, Disrespect or Sarcasm

Dared, Imitated, Insulted, Jeered, Mimicked, Mocked, Ribbed, Ridiculed, Scoffed, Snickered, Taunted 

Doing Annoyingly

Gloated, Goaded, Nagged, Pestered, Provoked, Sassed, Tattled

Emotional or Expressive Communication

Grunted, Mewled, Panted, Quavered, Sniffled, Snivelled, Squawked, Whined, Yowled

Showing Empathy or Comfort

Comforted, Consoled, Empathized, Soothed, Sympathized

Indicating Thoughtfulness or Reflection

Contemplated, Echoed, Mused, Pondered, Recalled, Reflected, Remembered, Reminded, Reminisced, Retorted, Reiterated

Expressing Humour or Amusement

Cackled, Chirped, Chuckled, Giggled, Guffawed, Jested, Joked, Laughed, Quipped

Revealing Information

Confessed, Confided, Divulged, Disclosed, Expressed, Hinted, Revealed, Shared, Spilled, Uttered

In a Flirtatious Way

Bantered, Cooed, Flirted, Joshed, Moaned, Purred, Teased

Demonstrating Surprise or Astonishment

Gasped, Marvelled, Yelped

Indicating Hesitation or Reluctance

Faltered, Hesitated, Stammered, Stuttered

Engaging in a Dispute or Argument

Argued, Bargained, Bickered, Contended, Debated, Disputed, Negotiates, Objected, Rebutted, Shot Back

Showing Enthusiasm or Excitement

Beamed, Blurted, Cheered, Exclaimed, Gushed, Raved, Rejoiced, Sang, Squealed, Trumpeted

Expressing Approval or Praise

Applauded, Complimented, Encouraged, Exhorted, Extolled, Lauded, Praised

Speaking in a Continuous or Repetitive Manner

Babbled, Chattered, Jabbered, Rambled, Rattled On, Repeated

Questions and Answers

Answered, Asked, Cross-examined, Inquired, Implored, Probed. Prodded, Prompted, Queried, Questioned, Quizzed, Requested

Expressing Criticism or Disagreement

Challenged, Chastised, Chided, Condemned, Corrected, Countered, Criticized, Deflected, Demurred, Denounced, Scolded

Negative or Deceptive Communication

Denied, Droned, Exaggerated, Interrupted, Lied

Finishing the Conversation 

Concluded, Finished, Thanked

Neutral or Miscellaneous

Admired, Consented, Foretold, Invited, Mentioned, Mouthed, Pointed Out, Replied, Said, Sputtered, Volunteered

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rosekiller & little luna

#rosekiller #evan rosier #barty crouch jr #luna lovegood #marauders era

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literally dean winchester

#dean winchester #dean x castiel #supernatural #destiel

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it's always "i love you" and never "come home and shout at me. come home and fight with me. come home and break my heart, if you must. just come home."

#the cruel prince #jude duarte #cardan greenbriar

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helnik (nina did it)

#matthias helvar #helnik #nina x matthias #nina zenik

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had a dream where nikolai tried to kiss me but i kept yelling that he was an idiot and should be with zoya. what can i say i really love zoyalai

#zoyalai #nikolai x zoya #zoya nazyalensky #nikolai lantsov #shadow and bone

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i'm jealous of kaz brekker because i want that woman to punch me in the face too

#nina x matthias #nina zenik #helnik #matthias helvar #six of crows #shadow and bone

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"you will never see zoyalai on the screen"

#zoyalai #zoya nazyalensky #nikolai x zoya #nikolai lantsov #shadow and bone

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whatever you do don't you ever think about how hard nina cried when she realized that she can no longer remember what matthias's voice sounded like. just don't ever think about it at all

#matthias helvar #nina zenik #helnik #nina x matthias #six of crows

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nikolai who is always warm and zoya who is always cold and the way they perfectly complement each other

#zoya nazyalensky #zoyalai #nikolai x zoya #nikolai lantsov

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thinking about nikolai falling asleep on zoya's shoulder and her just sitting there for hours letting him sleep and when someone tries to enter the room zoya just looks at them with that look in her eyes as if she will personally destroy everyone who dares to wake nikolai up and also think about how i'll probably never see them on the screen and i wanna cry thank you very much

#zoyalai #zoya nazyalensky #nikolai lantsov #shadow and bone

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– you're better than waffles, matthias helvar; helnik aesthetic

#helnik #helnik aesthetic #matthias helvar #nina zenik #six of crows #shadow and bone

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#clexa #lexa #the 100 #clarke griffin #clarke x lexa

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my last dying breath will be dedicated to lexa kom trikru

#lexa kom trikru #clarke x lexa #commander lexa #the 100 #clexa

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i can hear this picture

#kaz brekker #kanej #shadow and bone #six of crows #sab #soc

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so how do i explain to people that my favorite character from harry potter is a girl who literally never actually appeared there and her name was mentioned literally twice

anyway mary mcdonald i love you girl

#mary mcdonald #marauders era #marauders #james potter #lily evans #marlene mckinnon

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sometimes babygirl is some fjerdan trying to eat his waffles

#six of crows #shadow and bone #matthias helvar #nina zenik #helnik #calahan skogman