speaks 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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They will go after anyone who speaks out against them.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In other words, cultures can adapt, but that will require confronting the problem rather than ignoring it or pretending that anyone who speaks out is acting in bad faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

An Italian journalist who excluded Ayo Edebiri on a question about Black Lives Matter and #MeToo speaks out about the viral Venice Film Festival interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

That was echoed by former Republican congressman Joe Walsh, who regularly speaks out about this.

From Salon • May 8, 2025

“I said that you would like Petronius best. He is a spoiled, two-faced brat who speaks out of both sides of his mouth.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman