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speaking up

VERB

make one's position known

Synonyms

WEAK

assert come out with declare have one's say insist let voice be heard make oneself heard make plain say loud and clear sound off speak loudly speak one's mind stand up for

Antonyms

WEAK

be quiet shut up

VERB

assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sound off

WEAK

assert declare insist make plain speak loudly speak out

Example Sentences

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There’s a valuable lesson about the power of speaking up.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

It is whether your team has learned that speaking up is pointless.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Addressing the military parade under grey skies, Lai thanked Pena and his government "for long speaking up for Taiwan on the international stage".

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Several current and former firefighters told The Times that it’s often easier to keep their mouths shut than deal with the ramifications of speaking up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“How you been, Uncle Grady?” she said, speaking up.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck