lash out

US /læʃ aʊt/
UK /læʃ aʊt/
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1.

to suddenly speak angrily to someone or criticize someone angrily

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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.
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2.

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

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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.
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