phrasal verb

Lash out at

Rank #1171Letter LInseparable

2Sections

Hit someone suddenly, usually without warning, or try to hit them

Meanings

  • Hit someone suddenly, usually without warning, or try to hit them (inseparable, International English)
  • Criticise someone or shout at them (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • I LASH OUT AT an old friend.
  • You'll LASH OUT AT problems.
  • The car LASH OUT AT a tree.

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