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Synonyms

speak out

British  

verb

  1. to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly

  2. to speak more loudly and clearly

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

speak out Idioms  
  1. see speak one's mind; speak up, def. 1.


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It is not Racicot’s decision to speak out that will push Platner out of the race.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

According to the complaint, Wynn-Williams took these statements—and the lack of any explicit carve-outs for former employees or prior agreements—to mean she was free to speak out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan even had to speak out before the match to deny any fall out with Salah - after substituting him during the draw with Belgium.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

They plan to speak out against the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

She wanted me to speak out more, after all.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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