speaking up

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make one's position known v.
assert v.

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

VERB

assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sound off

WEAK

assert declare insist make plain speak loudly speak out

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speaking up

Hirschman saw loyalty as what keeps members inside, speaking up rather than leaving.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

"We value our relationship with Indonesia, but that should not prevent us from speaking up when remarks are inappropriate," said the parliamentarian.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

More important, she wanted them to learn the habit of speaking up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

But if you’re not speaking up and setting boundaries, her assumption that your offer included dinner is just as reasonable as your assumption that it didn’t.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

He waited for silence to descend over the stands before speaking up again.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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