as in tongue-lashing
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1
as in whipping
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the cat's tail nervously lashed the table leg
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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in tying
to prevent (someone or something) from moving freely by or as if by means of a line or cord
The raft was made from several logs lashed together with a rope.
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Recent Examples of lashing
Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The speeches by two of the most senior members of the Trump Administration were not just verbal lashings of America’s allies but a wholesale rejection of eighty years of U.S. foreign policy.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
As a result, when a problem worth discussing does arise, many people may not be able to adequately share their concerns without being accusatory or lashing out, Nasir says.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Sort of like Mary Poppins, but with extra lashings of fragrant Orientalism.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The speeches by two of the most senior members of the Trump Administration were not just verbal lashings of America’s allies but a wholesale rejection of eighty years of U.S. foreign policy.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
As a result, when a problem worth discussing does arise, many people may not be able to adequately share their concerns without being accusatory or lashing out, Nasir says.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
As a result, when a problem worth discussing does arise, many people may not be able to adequately share their concerns without being accusatory or lashing out, Nasir says.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashing
Noun
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Oilers fans booed the American national anthem, and one woman used a lull to shout an invective about Mr. Trump.—
John Branch,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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That decision, highly unusual in Japan, earned her some support from politicians, but a tide of abuse and invective on social media from people dismissing her claims.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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The politicization of the COVID response has only worsened this trend, likely resulting in part from Trump’s vituperation.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2024
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Flash forward 92-plus years to Donald Trump’s rally Sunday at New York’s Madison Square Garden, a bleak, lurid festival of racist hate and profane vituperation so vile that even fellow Republicans, who have turned a blind eye to Trump’s character for years, are distancing themselves from the event.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2024
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The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In late August, Schuyler belatedly learned that Washington was preparing a second prong of attack, which would depart from Massachusetts and make its way north through the wilds of Maine and Quebec under Arnold’s command.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Alexander then launched into a tirade about those online who have criticized him for his past criminal behavior and posted his past mugshots.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
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Trump on Friday morning posted on social media calling for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, continuing a tirade against the independent central bank.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Pritzker’s time in Harvard leadership marked by criticism Ackman’s rebuke this week wasn’t the first time Pritzker has faced a call to resign.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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In April, Kaine delivered President Donald Trump a rebuke over his tariff policies, with four Republicans supporting a measure to end his emergency powers.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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After threatening to ask a judge to declare Microsoft in contempt, the company did eventually provide the data in mid-February–long after its original two-week deadline–thus avoiding any reprimand.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Judicial Qualifications Commission in April recommended that Moon receive a public reprimand and pay a fine of $2,115, the amount of the political contributions.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Lashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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