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to lash out
[phrase form: lash]
01
to express strong criticism or disapproval in a harsh and uncontrolled way
Intransitive: to lash out | to lash out at sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
out
Base verb
lash
Present tense
lash out
3rd person singular
lashes out
Present participle
lashing out
Past simple
lashed out
Past participle
lashed out
Examples
The frustrated teacher is lashing out at his students for their behavior.
02
to suddenly attempt to strike someone or something
Intransitive: to lash out | to lash out at sb
Examples
The frustrated chef lashed out, throwing a pot across the kitchen.
