lash out

verb

1. to burst into or resort to verbal or physical attack

2. informal,  to be extravagant, as in spending

Idioms and Phrases

Make a sudden blow or fierce verbal attack. For example, The mule lashed out with its hind legs, or After listening to Dad's criticism of his driving, Arthur lashed out at him. [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

Following Wednesday’s shooting, longtime Kirk confidant Candace Owens lashed out at Fuentes.

From Salon

What Levin called “idiosyncratic actors” are increasingly likely to lash out at those connected to political and policy positions they find unjust.

From Los Angeles Times

And he has at times lashed out at his own base for their fixation on the story - an interest he encouraged as recently as last year.

From BBC

People with the condition start to lash out at loved ones or lose interest in lifelong relationships.

From Los Angeles Times

But Burke responded with stronger language, telling the ABC that Netanyahu was "lashing out".

From BBC

Related Words

• flash 
• roar 
• yell