Lash out at Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫæʃ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈæt
LASH-owt-at
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 verbalmentePortuguese (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 निकालनाArabic: ينفجر غضباً على - يتهجم علىBengali: রাগান্বিতভাবে ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - তীব্রভাবে কথা বলাRussian: набрасываться (словами) - срываться на кого-тоJapanese: 怒りをぶつける - 感情を爆発させるVietnamese: nổi giận với - trút giận lênKorean: 욱하다 - 화를 내다 (말로)Turkish: birine patlamak - birine çıkışmakUrdu: غصے میں کسی پر برس پڑناIndonesian: 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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