English Explanatory Dictionary

speak truth to power

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To address facts to an authority or a superior, especially in the face of risk to oneself.

Word forms

speak truth to power speaks truth to power speaking truth to power spoke truth to power spoken truth to power

Related words

truthseeker truth will out elephant in the room emperor's new clothes plain as the nose on one's face tell it like it is yes man
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