SPOKEN OUT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

spoken out

verb

past participle of speak out

as in shouted

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 spoken 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 While Gaetz and Pizzo have fought for the family’s reunification, some of Zuraff’s family members have spoken out and said lawmakers are making assumptions about the case without knowing the full circumstances. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 4 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 Both Democratic and Republican hopefuls have spoken out against the facilities during their campaigns. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Johnson has repeatedly spoken out about how Missouri’s gun laws have hampered prosecuting the case, after two of the men charged in the shooting received plea agreements. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 The king has also spoken out following the deadly floods in Nepal. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026 McCain has often spoken out against the British royal family and Markle, in particular, routinely criticizing her on the Happy Hour talk series during the 2025 release of Markle’s docuseries With Love, Meghan. — Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 Actress Holly Robinson Peete has spoken out against Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, after the latter’s controversial statement on her daughter’s death over the weekend at age 36. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken out

Verb

Some Providence parents shook their heads as the clock wound down; others shouted expletives toward school administrators and Nazareth players.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Beyond Seoul, Time Out shouted out other cool areas in cities like Bogotá, Glasgow, Mumbai and Los Angeles.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of shouted

Verb

He’s even spoken up in support of the author, who has been involved in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Even when Chappell has not spoken up about various media frenzies, her fans may be the ones speaking on her behalf.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of spoken up

Verb

The company offered locals huge salaries—$185,000 annually, well above the national average—and talked up the potential size of the oil deposit.

— Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
In his absence, Van de Ven, whom De Zerbi has talked up as the best left-sided centre-back in Europe, stepped up and played the best and most consistent stretch of the season.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of talked up

Verb

Jack Cress, a helicopter accident investigation instructor at USC’s Aviation Safety and Security Program, told the newspaper that the alarm sounded off because of possible engine failure or an issue with the hydraulic system.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Regardless, fans on social media sounded off about the lack of grandstand seats (tickets to the event were free and sold out quickly).

— Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of sounded off

Verb

Several stars, pros, and judges cried during the Dancing With the Stars season 35 premiere.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
Interviewees describe hacking little girls’ phones to see when their fathers came home and then bombing their houses, listening while the people on the line screamed and pleaded for help, while mothers cried over their burning daughters.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of cried

Verb

The report said officers yelled for Hardy to stop and that the man rode through barricades and into the district.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
In the real video of Rowe attempting to interview Sarkisian, the coach yelled a few Texas cheers before rushing away from the veteran sideline reporter to join his team’s celebration.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026