Lash out at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈæt

LASH-owt-at

UK

lˈæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈæt

lash-OWT-at

Definition

To suddenly speak or act angrily towards someone, often as a reaction to frustration or stress.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and describes a strong, sudden reaction, usually verbal. Common collocations: 'lash out at someone', 'lash out in anger'. Not literal violence; mostly used for words or emotional attacks.

• Spanish: arremeter contra - atacar verbalmente
• Portuguese (BR): descontar em - atacar (verbalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): descarregar em - atacar (verbalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 向...发火 - 猛烈抨击
• Chinese (Traditional): 向...發火 - 猛烈抨擊
• Hindi: पर भड़क उठना - पर गुस्सा निकालना
• Arabic: ينفجر غضباً على - يتهجم على
• Bengali: রাগান্বিতভাবে ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - তীব্রভাবে কথা বলা
• Russian: набрасываться (словами) - срываться на кого-то
• Japanese: 怒りをぶつける - 感情を爆発させる
• Vietnamese: nổi giận với - trút giận lên
• Korean: 욱하다 - 화를 내다 (말로)
• Turkish: birine patlamak - birine çıkışmak
• Urdu: غصے میں کسی پر برس پڑنا
• Indonesian: melampiaskan kemarahan kepada - memarahi secara tiba-tiba

Example Sentences

He lashed out at his friend during the argument.

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Sometimes, people lash out at others when they are stressed.

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She regrets lashing out at her mother.

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Don't lash out at me just because you had a bad day.

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He tends to lash out at anyone who disagrees with him.

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Kids sometimes lash out at their siblings over small things.

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