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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In an era in which everyone howls about everything, and ranting in public is considered negotiation, head coach Lance Taylor refused to lash out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He says Oliver would often become overwhelmed and "lash out" when hairdressers tried to cut his hair.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
When a person is drowning, they usually panic and lash out.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025
I was furious, and I wanted to lash out in the only way I knew how.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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