lash out

Example Sentences

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A similar behavior occurred after my father passed away; he lashed out at us.

From MarketWatch

On her personal account, she melted down, complaining about having to put down her knitting to deal with critics and lashing out at the very base she is supposed to serve.

From Salon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles lashes out at his players in a explosive rant after their defeat to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, which puts their play-off chances at risk.

From BBC

But he also lashed out, Ebenezer Scrooge-style, at working Americans who want to spoil their kids a little for the holidays.

From Salon

Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on my shoulders…and my inner cornered badger lashes out.

From Literature