hit out

verb

1. to direct blows forcefully and vigorously
2. to make a verbal attack (upon someone)

Idioms and Phrases

Make a violent verbal or physical attack; also, strike aimlessly. For example, The star hit out at the press for their lukewarm reviews , or The therapist said patients often hit out in frustration . [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

President Aliyev also hit out at France for carrying out colonialist “crimes” and “human rights violations” in overseas territories.

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Kenya’s most senior judge has hit out following recent allegations of corruption and incompetence within the judiciary.

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In a letter published in the Irish News, more than 100 relatives of victims of the Troubles from the republican community in County Tyrone hit out at her decision.

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In a letter published in The Irish News more than 100 relatives of victims of the Troubles from the Republican community in County Tyrone hit out at her decision.

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The Biden campaign even hit out at the "bedwetting brigade" who were calling for him to go.

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