lash out

VERB

snap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flash roar yell

STRONG

bark flare growl grumble grunt retort snarl snort vent

WEAK

fly off the handle get angry jump down throat take it out on

VERB

swipe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

slap

STRONG

bash blow clip clout clump cuff knock lick rap smack sock strike swat wallop wipe

Antonyms

STRONG

lose praise

Example Sentences

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When powerful industries "lash out like this", Ahmed said, "it is the sound of a system under pressure."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

And this has made her really relatable, having her son lash out at her like this so publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

"When Henry's dysregulated... he will lash out and he's not in control," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

Rather than learn and grow, Musk wants to lash out at those who remind him of his own worthlessness.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

Freddie’s tongue could still lash out any string of words that would slip around and bite me.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely