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
When powerful industries "lash out like this", Ahmed said, "it is the sound of a system under pressure."
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 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
And so it was easier to lash out at my parents, to make them the bad guys who were standing in my way.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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