1
as in to speak out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest "stupid" political decisions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sound off
Goldberg's Hot Topics talk elicited backlash as viewers sounded off in the comments section.
—
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Producer-songwriter Evan Blair remembers the serendipitous moment a distorted guitar pedal abruptly sounded off during his first studio session with Benson Boone.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Here, experts sound off on the three pillars of parenting without raising your voice.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 30 Nov. 2024
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sounded off on his team for its lack of conditioning following a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sound off 
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Producer-songwriter Evan Blair remembers the serendipitous moment a distorted guitar pedal abruptly sounded off during his first studio session with Benson Boone.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Here, experts sound off on the three pillars of parenting without raising your voice.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 30 Nov. 2024
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sounded off on his team for its lack of conditioning following a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sound off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound off
Verb
-
Over the weekend, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who had polio as a child, spoke out in defense of the polio vaccine after a recent report disclosed that one of Kennedy’s advisors filed a petition to revoke approval for the polio vaccine in 2022.Michelle L. Price and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
-
On Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump spoke out in favor of shooting down the mysterious drones if necessary, while suggesting that the Biden administration was withholding information about the sightings.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
-
And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Now there’s even more to cry about, as Lark has wiped Brady’s bank account clean and disappeared into thin air.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Mostly, Coleman is there for whenever someone needs to talk — or cry — with a trusted confidant.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Beth angrily yells at the horse trainer to come meet the wealthy buyers who are waiting for him.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
-
Beth yells at him to get to the arena to meet wealthy buyers waiting for him.Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
That day, Piaf’s secretary had already informed them that the meeting was canceled when the singer piped up in a weary voice from her bedroom and agreed to see them.Alex Williams, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
-
Zen pipes up that his yakuza captors asked him if there were any phrases his mom regularly used.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
Verb
-
Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.WSJ, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
-
Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
Verb
-
The last time Mosley spoke up with the parks department dealt with a man named Tracey Peterson, who lives in Gary.Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
-
Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law.Reuters, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
-
The Kremlin is concerned about what is in store for Russia's economy, despite Vladimir Putin's efforts to talk up the country's growth amid high inflation, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has said.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near sound off
Cite this Entry
“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound%20off. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share