exclaim
ɪkˈskleɪm,ɛk-/ verb
verb: exclaim; 3rd person present: exclaims; past tense: exclaimed; past participle: exclaimed; gerund or present participle: exclaiming
cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain.
"‘Well I never,’ she exclaimed"
synonyms:cry out, cry, declare, come out with, burst out with, blurt out, utter suddenly; Morecall, call out, shout, sing out, yell, shriek, scream, screech, roar, bellow; rareejaculate, vociferate, ululate
"‘Well, I never!’ she exclaimed"