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

LIV Golf has hit out at what it calls an "unprecedented" ruling that will see only the top 10 finishers at its events awarded world ranking points.

From BBC

The local authorities hit out at the organisers of the march, which was also supported by MK, and accused them of spreading misinformation.

From BBC

Yulia Putintseva hit out Friday at "disrespectful" fans during her Australian Open clash with Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez and said she only kept her cool by singing a song about rabbits.

From Barron's

Marc Guehi has joined Manchester City, Oliver Glasner has hit out at the club's owners after announcing he will leave and now Jean-Philippe Mateta wants away.

From BBC

During his interview, Wine also hit out at the security forces for not allowing food into his family home where his wife and relatives are effectively under house arrest.

From BBC