Utter

"Utter" is a verb that primarily means to speak or express something vocally. It can also refer to making a particular sound. For instance, "He uttered a sigh of relief". In a different context, particularly in law, "utter" can mean to issue or put into circulation, often used in relation to counterfeit money or a forged document. As an adjective, "utter" is used to emphasize the complete or absolute degree of something, like in "utter chaos" or "utter nonsense".