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lash out

DEFINITIONS OF: lash out

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v attack in speech or writing

Synonyms:
assail, assault, attack, round, snipe
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abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
use foul or abusive language towards
claw
attack as if with claws
vitriol
subject to bitter verbal abuse
rip
criticize or abuse strongly and violently
whang
attack forcefully
barrage, bombard
address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
blister, scald, whip
subject to harsh criticism
rubbish
attack strongly
slang
abuse with coarse language
rail, revile, vilify, vituperate
spread negative information about
curse
heap obscenities upon
Type of:
criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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