Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

lashing out is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:

Confidence: high

Results generated using artificial intelligence.

verb

  • To make a sudden, violent, or angry verbal or physical attack on someone or something.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Now the secretary and her aide are lashing out at underlings for simply following their orders.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

After initially lashing out at the strike against Maduro, Rodríguez struck a conciliatory tone Sunday when she invited the U.S. government “to work together on a cooperative agenda.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

Words in our thesaurus

other words

  • snapping
  • flying off the handle
  • popping off

Possible Antonyms

Words in our thesaurus

other words

  • letting it slide
  • turning the other cheek
  • taking the high road
  • calming down
  • keeping your cool

Try Another AI-Powered Search:

Was this page helpful?

Want a definition from our experts?