out spoke

out·speak

[out-speek] verb, out·spoke, out·spo·ken, out·speak·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to outdo or excel in speaking.
2.
to utter frankly or boldly: to outspeak one's grievances.
verb (used without object)
3.
to speak out: to outspeak in defense of one's beliefs.

Origin:
1595–1605; out- + speak

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