lash out
Third Person
lashes out
Present Participle
lashing out
Past Tense
lashed out
Past Participle
lashed out
1
to express strong criticism or disapproval in a harsh and uncontrolled way
- The frustrated teacher is lashing out at his students for their behavior.
- She lashed out in a fit of rage, her words like daggers aimed at his heart.
- The disappointed parent has lashed out at their child for making a poor decision.
- The betrayed friend had lashed out at their former confidant in a fit of anger.
- The stressed-out politician is likely to lash out at the reporters.
2
to suddenly attempt to strike someone or something
- The frustrated chef lashed out, throwing a pot across the kitchen.
- The angry man lashed out at the stranger.
- The angry tiger lashed out, knocking the trainer to the ground.
- The startled horse lashed out, kicking the fence with its powerful hooves.
- The startled deer had lashed out at the hunter before running away.