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

But internet critics, investors and even politicians have hit out at the Luce - which is Italian for "light".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She clubbed Charlie Dean for back-to-back sixes as England's captain was hit out of the attack by conceding 14 runs from her sole over.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

CEO Patrick Zalupski hit out at Beazer’s management in a statement Monday.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Watts, 24, hit out at Dutchman Marijn Maas with 33km to go as the pair competed at the front of the peloton at the Salverda Bouw Ster van Zwolle in the Netherlands on 7 March.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

She leaned back from them, even hit out at them, but playfully, mischievously.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison