speak out

verb

1. to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly
2. to speak more loudly and clearly

Idioms and Phrases

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

Example Sentences

Moral clarity would dictate that civil-rights and other civic leaders would speak out against such a senseless act of violence.

From The Daily Beast

Are the stars of Mockingjay obligated to speak out in their defense?

From The Daily Beast

Of course, this call for hip-hop artists to speak out comes from a completely sincere and rational place.

From The Daily Beast

Fonda was always willing to speak out even when it might be detrimental to her career.

From The Daily Beast

Instead, if the people you support are committing acts inconsistent with your own sense of morality, then you should speak out.

From The Daily Beast

He likes a man to speak out his mind like a man, which you know is very condescending on his part.

From Project Gutenberg

Paul had by some means or other discovered how things had been managed, and was resolved to speak out plainly.

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This was too much for her; she had allowed herself to be humiliated for eight years, now she would speak out.

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They had hesitated to break in upon my solitude, but now, sensing that I have protection, they speak out.

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If no reprieve could be obtained, no commutation of the sentence, he would speak out and set Andrew Westwood free.

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