How to Pronounce "lash out against"
expression
ˈɫæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
LASH OWT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
lˈæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
lash OWT ug-ENST
Definition
To suddenly speak or act very angrily toward someone or something, often in a harsh or aggressive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
lˈæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LASH OWT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
lash OWT ug-ENST
Listen in Context
The coach lashed out against the referee after the game.
Many people lash out against new rules they don't like.
He always lashes out against anyone who disagrees with him.
After reading the article, she lashed out against the journalist on social media.