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Meaning of the word "lash out" in English

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lash out

US /læʃ aʊt/
UK /læʃ aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to suddenly speak angrily to someone or criticize someone angrily

Example:
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She tends to lash out when she's under pressure.
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He didn't mean to lash out at you; he's just stressed.
Synonym:
erupt explode flare up blow up rant
2.

to hit out at someone or something with a lot of force

Example:
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The horse suddenly lashed out with its hind legs.
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He lashed out at the attacker with his fist.
Synonym:
strike kick hit assault attack
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out-and-out outing out of out figure out take out pull out