lash out

verb

1. to burst into or resort to verbal or physical attack
2. informal.
   to be extravagant, as in spending

Idioms and Phrases

Make a sudden blow or fierce verbal attack. For example, The mule lashed out with its hind legs , or After listening to Dad's criticism of his driving, Arthur lashed out at him . [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

A “crazy cycle” ensued, LaPaglia said, with Bryan lashing out and then begging her to stay.

From Los Angeles Times

The Harris campaign has scoffed and eye-rolled when Trump has lashed out, but also ridiculed him as “unhinged” and goaded him into being even less in control.

From Los Angeles Times

He said MacPhail became "angry and lashed out" but he had been speaking to Holly for about 15 minutes before he actually attacked her.

From BBC

Imagine if Rogan decided to pivot and he began to provide his vast audience of men exposure to more progressive and feminist guests — including men who support feminism and don’t reflexively lash out against it.

From Salon

Trump lashed out at his political opponents and praised his allies, many of whom are likely to appeal to Rogan’s fanbase.

From BBC

Related Words

• flash
• roar
• yell