Meaning of lash out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make a sudden violent attack.
2. To make a fierce verbal attack.
   figuratively
3. To splash out (spend a lot of money).
   intransitive

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Examples

“Four Japanese torpedo boats launch⟳ an attack on the Suvorov. Despite burning steadily for several hours and now taking a torpedo to the stern, the ship still lashes out at its attackers with a few remaining guns. With no pressing need⟳ to continue⟳ the attack to closer range, the torpedo boats fall⟳ back, noting the position for a night attack if Suvorov survives that long.”

“The man lashed out at me when I asked if it was his own⟳ hair.”

“He [Sebastian Kurz] has lashed out at the justice system, accusing prosecutors of being politically motivated.”

“Donald Trump has lashed out against his own⟳ supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.”

“Vice President J. D. Vance has lashed out at [Gavin] Newsom, telling Fox that the Californian’s attacks aren’t landing, because his trolling “ignores the fundamental genius of President Trump’s political success, which is that he’s authentic”[…].”

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