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lash out
to attack suddenly
In more detail
1. (verb) to suddenly criticize someone angrily, often unfairly
2. (verb) to hit or strike out with a whip or rope
Examples
- 1. When she heard the bad news, she lashed out at her friends for no reason.
- 2. The cowboy lashed out with his whip at the fence post.
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