outspeak
Americanverb (used with object)
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to outdo or excel in speaking.
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to utter frankly or boldly.
to outspeak one's grievances.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of outspeak
Example Sentences
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He had always thought well of himself, but never destroyed the good of it by saying so; and whoever praised him had to do it again, to outspeak his modesty.
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
He was characterized by a certain simple alacrity, a gentle, but outspeaking readiness, which made him a favourite.
From Robert Falconer by MacDonald, George
His was that thorough-going, energetic, outspeaking disposition which has accomplished such marvellous earthly things through so many of his fellow-countrymen.
From Amos Huntingdon by Wilson, Theodore P.
The spirit of Dr. Middleton, as Clara felt, had been blown into Vernon, rewarding him for forthright outspeaking.
From The Egoist by Meredith, George
He had a ruddy cheek, a bright eye, a well-knit frame, an immense hand, a cheery, outspeaking voice, and a straight, bright, broad look.
From Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices by Dickens, Charles
This person, this outspeaking God, it was He who later became known to us as Jesus.
From Quiet Talks about Jesus by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
Mr. Abe, a former prime minister, has been an outspoke proponent of further monetary easing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2012
And then outspoke a brownie, With a long beard on his chin; 'I have spun up all the tow,' said he, 'And I want some more to spin.
From Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories The Young Folks Treasury, Volume 1 by Hale, Edward Everett
And then outspoke a brownie, With a long beard on his chin; 'I have spun up all the tow,' said he, 'And I want some more to spin.
From Required Poems for Reading and Memorizing Third and Fourth Grades, Prescribed by State Courses of Study by Anonymous
And then outspoke a brownie, With a long beard on his chin: 'I have spun up all the tow,' said he, 'And I want some more to spin.
From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
An' he wanted to be examined oral—in eve'ybody's hearin'—free-handed an' outspoke.
From Sonny, a Christmas Guest by Stuart, Ruth McEnery
Fury has become a mainstream celebrity beyond boxing, with his outspoken personality, reality TV appearances and larger-than-life public image.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Widdecombe, a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010, was known for her strong Christian faith and outspoken views.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Mr. Musk wrote a blurb for “Suicidal Empathy,” and his endorsement made the outspoken Mr. Saad even more reviled on campus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
As outspoken and sometimes guileless as she is, Madonna tends to choose her words carefully when the cameras are rolling.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Two farmers, whose landholdings were small when compared to the great areas controlled by some of the Virginia slaveholders, were outspoken in their criticism of the institution of slavery.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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