speak out
Britishverb
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to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly
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to speak more loudly and clearly
Example Sentences
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She added that many families had been too afraid to speak out while the STC and the UAE were in charge.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Families of American hostages have been nervous to speak out, fearful their loved ones would be targets for reprisals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Roan has shown that she’s not afraid to speak out when she does feel a fan has overstepped.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
At times, she has been the lone justice willing to speak out.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
Qareeb told me to stand up for myself if I had to, but I didn’t want to stand up or speak out or anything.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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