lash out phrasal verb (see also lash)

1. to suddenly speak angrily to someone or criticize someone angrily
lash out at
Olson lashed out at the media.

2. to try to hit someone with a series of violent uncontrolled movements
lash out at
She would suddenly lash out at other children.

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lash out
lash out (at (someone/something))
to angrily criticize someone or something.
The mayor often lashes out at people who don't agree with him.

Usage notes: usually criticism of an opinion or statement

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

lash out
1. attack someone with words
They were walking along the beach when the girl suddenly lashed out in anger at her boyfriend.

2. suddenly try to hit someone
The boy suddenly lashed out and hit the man who was sitting beside him.

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lash out
v.
1. To kick.
The horse lashed out at the man behind him.
2. To try suddenly to hit.
The woman lashed out at the crowd with her umbrella.
3. To attack with words.
The senator lashed out at the administration.
The school newspaper lashed out at the unfriendly way some students treated the visiting team.

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