hit out

US /hɪt aʊt/

UK /hɪt aʊt/

1.

to criticize someone or something strongly

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The senator hit out at the government's new policy.

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She hit out at the media for their biased reporting.

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criticize condemn denounce lambaste blast

2.

to strike out with a punch or kick

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He suddenly hit out at his opponent.

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The boxer hit out with a powerful left hook.

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strike punch kick assail attack

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hit hit on hit upon hit and run pinch-hit hit piece hit back