speak out

British  

verb

1. to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly

2. to speak more loudly and clearly

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speak out Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

But at other farms, workers said they face retribution if they speak out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Asked about the US president's remarks as he arrived in Algiers, the Pope said he had "no fear" of the Trump administration and that he would continue to speak out against war.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Unfortunately for her, her decision to speak out about it has all but ensured that no one’s going to forget it anytime soon.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Then he goes on to say what a punk Stephen is and that kids are starting to speak out in bigger numbers.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya