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spoke out

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

Example Sentences

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Dugas spoke out against a state bill to allow discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs, according to an article in Atlanta’s Saporta Report on March 17, 2016.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Last year, many actors spoke out about Tilly Norwood, a computer-generated “actor” and whether synthetic characters like her could threaten their livelihoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Annie’s attorneys and all those who spoke out on her behalf went above and beyond in their dedication to her case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Despite claims of unanimity, the governments of three states - two of which are hosting World Cup matches - spoke out against the plan, with one saying it would stick to the original school year.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

I didn’t think too much about the conversation until a few days later, when Sam Houston, the fourteen-year-old, crept up to me in the hallway and spoke out of the corner of his mouth.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly