hit out

British  

verb

1. to direct blows forcefully and vigorously

2. to make a verbal attack (upon someone)

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hit out Idioms  

1. Make a violent verbal or physical attack; also, strike aimlessly. For example, The star hit out at the press for their lukewarm reviews, or The therapist said patients often hit out in frustration. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone hit out at the England hierarchy last week, suggesting he did not want to be part of the recent T20 World Cup squad and was told by coaches he "cares too much".

From BBC

StepChange also hit out at the use of red font in letters, but the charity's report highlighted what it regarded as more sensitive messaging from councils, such as one letter suggesting "don't worry, we can get you back on track".

From BBC

Iran, which is an IMO member but does not sit on its council, hit out at the declaration, branding it "one-sided, unfair, inaccurate and legally deficient".

From Barron's

Tudor hit out after his relegation-threatened side were beaten on 1 March, saying Bramall "doesn't understand football".

From BBC

Feigning total incompetence, which wasn’t hard, he hit out wildly, tempting Hord with a glimpse of his unprotected chest.

From Literature