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
"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
People with the condition start to lash out at loved ones or lose interest in lifelong relationships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
"When Henry's dysregulated... he will lash out and he's not in control," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
I thought he might shift from the self-effacing Abnegation leader to the nightmare I knew at home, that he might lash out and reveal himself for who he is.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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