speaking up

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

Example Sentences

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The report also identified a "bullying and toxic" workplace culture, which prevented staff members from speaking up, and Ockenden added a small number of powerful leaders had "infected the unit".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

"I'm not afraid of speaking up when it's needed," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There’s a valuable lesson about the power of speaking up.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

My research shows that most people stop speaking up not because they’re afraid, but because nothing changes.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

All the heartbreaking ones she always kept to herself because speaking up was too hard.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera