apostrophize

verb2

1. •
   To add one or more apostrophe characters to text to indicate missing letters.
2. •
   To deliver an apostrophe (a speech, typically exclamatory) to someone, especially someone not present in person as a participant in the conversation, even someone imaginary.

   • [S]he resumed her former occupation, and continued to soliloquize and apostrophize her absent hand-maidens, without even appearing sensible of his presence. — 1823