1. the act of speaking or making vocal sounds
2. the criminal act of passing counterfeit money or forged documents
Usage: legal

1. present participle of utter; speaking or making vocal sounds

Examples

• She was uttering words of comfort to the grieving family.
• The baby’s first uttering of ‘mama’ brought tears to her eyes.
• He was arrested for uttering counterfeit bills at the store.
• The witness heard someone uttering threats outside the building.
• The uttering of false statements under oath is perjury.
• Birds were uttering their morning songs in the trees.
• The defendant was charged with uttering forged checks.