The word 'declaimed' means to speak or recite something forcefully, often in a dramatic or exaggerated manner. The antonyms for declaimed are:
1. Whispered: This is the opposite of declaimed, as whispering is a soft and quiet way of speaking.
2. Mumbled: This means to speak in a low or indistinct manner, which is the opposite of declaiming in a loud and clear way.
3. Monotone: This means to speak in a flat, unvarying tone that lacks emotion or emphasis, which is the opposite of the dramatic and forceful nature of declaiming.
4. Denial: This means to refuse to admit or accept something, which is opposite to the act of declaring or proclaiming something loudly and forcefully.