SPEAK OUT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

speak out

verb

Definition of speak out

as in to speak up

to voice one's opinions freely with force it's a free country, so anyone can speak out

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Recent Examples of speak out Traditional Republicans who have supported, or at least gone along with, the party’s attacks on Muslims and immigrants and its rejection of democratic norms have spoken out against cracking the door open for anti-Semites. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 The ambassador last month spoke out sharply after weeks of unrest in the town of Qusra, where settlers surrounded several homes including one owned by a Palestinian American. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 As notions of justice, power and inequity begin to shade her peripheral vision, Maya is torn between speaking out and adhering to the moral compartmentalization that goes hand in hand with her family’s generational success. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Fans are likely to voice their displeasure and several prominent supporters’ groups have already spoken out about the summer business. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speak out

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Verb

Every one of those single-digit recipients — in addition to linebacker Vincent Shavers, who shifted into Chambliss’ spot last week — are comfortable speaking up.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Even for actors with successful, lengthy careers, speaking up in support of Israel in 2026 carries immense risk.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of speak up

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O’Kane shouts when Tom Brokaw announces that one of the men suspected of plotting the attack has been detained.

— Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shouts slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of shout

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In court, Lindsay appeared to cry during opening statements when a prosecutor described her three children and their manner of death.

— Selena Barrientos, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
When the Kirk family attorney spoke about how Charlie Kirk stood for the opposite of hate, Erika Kirk was crying and nodding along.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cry

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Vocalization increases, with more bulls sounding off as the rut approaches; the peak is generally considered to be the last two weeks of September.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
In the video, Kidman and Bullock sound off on everything from their best film roles to their finest red carpet moments.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sound off

Verb

Jensen Huang has been talking up the importance of fostering a rich open source ecosystem.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The telco is talking up the simplicity of its new offering, but with a lot of talk of a ‘cost of living crisis’ in the UK, a lot will also come down to pricing versus a traditional pay TV service, or paying for streaming services individually.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of talk up

Verb

Those who drive past our protests and yell insults or flip us the bird are to be pitied.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
The film focused on a young Black reenactor at a historical slave plantation museum in the Midwest who yells at tourists and fights with the town’s racist mayor — played by Parker — was reportedly slated to go into production in the summer of 2024.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of yell

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When a small raptor center in Southern California began caring for the most famous bald eagle on Earth, the keyboard veterinarians started piping up.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Every time a restaurant or other small business announces its closure, people pipe up on social media about what the business owner should have done to be successful.

— Gregg Olsen, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of pipe up

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