lashes (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lash (out)
as in laces (into)

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  1. criticizes
  2. chides
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  • While standing at the case, visitors can hear the audio of the speech where Douglass criticizes Americans celebrating freedom while millions remain enslaved.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
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  • Betty chides her husband in the way couples married 63 years can.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Williams worries, notices, intuits, chides and calls out.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of chides
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“Lashes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashes%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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