lash out

Example Sentences

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Three prison directors' unions on Wednesday lashed out at the tough-talking right-wing minister, who is pushing through a plan to lock up the most dangerous drug traffickers in supermax prisons.

From Barron's

By pointing out that Musk is overshadowing him, the goal is to provoke narcissistic injury in Trump, causing him to lash out and kick the billionaire video game cheater out the door.

From Salon

CEOs have kept their powder dry from public discourse knowing that Trump hates the humiliation of being trapped in a corner and can lash out like a wounded animal.

From Los Angeles Times

They're lashing out at the idea of competence that maddens them.

From Salon

Trump has also lashed out at the imbalance in US trade with China, which sells overseas far more than it imports.

From BBC