lash (out) Synonyms

lash (out) Meaning

lash (out)

whip entry 2 sense 1, a stroke with a whip or switch, the clearance or play between adjacent movable mechanical parts, to strike with or as if with a whip, to make a verbal attack or retort, to assail with stinging words, to attack with strong language, a stinging rebuke, a stroke with or as if with a whip, punishment by whipping, to bind with or as if with a line, to whip or fling about violently, a beating, whipping, or driving force, drive, whip, to tie down with a rope, cord, or chain, whip, to thrash or beat violently, the flexible part of a whip, to move violently or suddenly, to strike or beat with or as if with a whip, eyelash

lash (out) Sentence Examples

  1. The angry child lashed out at his classmates with sharp words.
  2. When provoked, the venomous snake lashed out at its aggressor.
  3. As the storm intensified, the waves lashed out against the sea wall.
  4. The frustrated employee lashed out at her boss, unable to contain her anger.
  5. The wounded tiger lashed out blindly, its fury reaching a peak.
  6. The wind lashed out against the trees, tearing at their leaves and branches.
  7. The wounded dog lashed out in desperation, biting anyone who approached.
  8. The mob lashed out against the authorities, demanding justice for their grievances.
  9. The orator lashed out against corruption, his words stirring the crowd to action.
  10. The artist's brush lashed out across the canvas, creating vibrant strokes of color.

FAQs About the word lash (out)

whip entry 2 sense 1, a stroke with a whip or switch, the clearance or play between adjacent movable mechanical parts, to strike with or as if with a whip, to m

chastise, libel, reprimand, lace (into), fulminate, put down, rebuke, slander, chide, vilify

hail, praise,commend, compliment,laud,acclaim

The angry child lashed out at his classmates with sharp words.

When provoked, the venomous snake lashed out at its aggressor.

As the storm intensified, the waves lashed out against the sea wall.

The frustrated employee lashed out at her boss, unable to contain her anger.