lash out
verb
Simple meaning
To make a fierce verbal attack.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
lashowtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlæˈʃaʊt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
figurative
To make a fierce verbal attack.
To make a sudden violent attack.
intransitive
To splash out (spend a lot of money).
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To make a fierce verbal attack.
Used this way, lash out is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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