lash out
Britishverb
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to burst into or resort to verbal or physical attack
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informal to be extravagant, as in spending
Example Sentences
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These setbacks will likely prompt Mr. Putin to lash out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
He says Oliver would often become overwhelmed and "lash out" when hairdressers tried to cut his hair.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
And this has made her really relatable, having her son lash out at her like this so publicly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
"I think for me, I know myself, and I don't want to lash out on my team. They're good people. They don't deserve that, and I know I'm emotional," said the 21-year-old.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
We both waited to see if Gracus would lash out at this last bit of needling.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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