speaking out

VERB

make one's position known

Synonyms

WEAK

assert come out with declare have one's say insist let voice be heard make oneself heard make plain say loud and clear sound off speak loudly speak one's mind stand up for

Antonyms

WEAK

be quiet shut up

Example Sentences

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“Until we have that reckoning, we’re gonna keep speaking out, we’re gonna keep organizing.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Siranudh said speaking out online had helped him "heal faster".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

There are many examples of match officials being placed in harmful situations but with individuals fearful of speaking out lest it exacerbates the situation or causes further alarm to friends, family and colleagues.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Reserve Bank presidents have a history of speaking out rather than passively going along with decisions they find troubling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But she wasn’t speaking out against it either.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine