raise one's voice

Idioms and Phrases

Talk louder, either to be heard more clearly or in anger, as in You'll have to raise your voice if you expect the audience to hear you , or Don't you raise your voice at me! [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

Despite his perceived failings, Karski and “Remember This” serve as a crucial reminder of society’s duty to bear witness, especially whenever and wherever it would seem impossible to raise one’s voice above the din of indifference.

From Los Angeles Times

In the report, Pitts wrote Reneau’s actions wouldn’t have merited being fired and that it’s “often necessary to take a stern or commanding tone, or to even raise one’s voice” when dealing with someone who may be hysterical in a critical incident.

From Washington Times

But can one say that—can one raise one’s voice against erasure, antagonism, attack—and still come, as I do, to praise faggotry?

From Slate

To raise one's voice in protest, just as the protest is expressed in life, in the streets, in relationships and friendships," she said. "

From Los Angeles Times

There was no need to raise one’s voice or belittle those less fortunate.

From Washington Post