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spoke 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

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spoke out

Following the ceremony, Chief Rabbi Schudrich spoke out against divisive narratives surrounding the history of the massacre.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

They held signs reading “Love your neighbor as yourself,” cheered as local clergy-turned-activists spoke out against the ruling and joined the World House Choir in protest song.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

Ali was one of several high-profile players who spoke out in support of the ex-Yorkshire player, whose experiences led to five former players being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

Last year, many actors spoke out about Tilly Norwood, a computer-generated “actor” and whether synthetic characters like her could threaten their livelihoods.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

Some free African Americans spoke out, yet the notion of colonization persisted— even Abraham Lincoln favored it as a presidential candidate in 1860.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis